Martinu, Bohuslav > Chamber Music

Mládí: Works by Janácek, Martinu, Reicha

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2011-09-02

Works: Antoine Reicha: Quintets (6) for Winds, Op. 88; Andantes (2) and Adagio, for English horn, flute, clarinet, horn & bassoon; Bohuslav Martinu: Sextet for flute, oboe, clarinet, 2 bassoons & piano, H. ...
Performers: Heilmann, Hendrik; Preis, Manfred; Reinhard, Marion
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Ensemble: Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet

The eminent Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet (BPWQ) has recorded a number of discs for BIS, with their latest CD here featuring three composers born in...continue...
Recording information: Kammermusiksaal, Philharmonie Berlin, Germany....continue...

Destination Paris: String trios by Martinu, Francaix & Enescu

1 CD / Stone Records / 2011-08-09

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: String Trio no 2, H. 238; String Trio no 1, H. 136; Jean Françaix: Trio for piano & strings; George Enescu: Aubade, for violin, viola & cello in C major

The first complete recording of Martinu°'s string trios, giving insight into the composer and his development; his first string trio was only rediscovered in 2005....continue...
Recording information: The Music Room, Champs Hill, West Sussex, England (06/19/2009-06/21/2009)....continue...

Czech Music for Strings / Leos Janacek, Bohuslav Martinu & Pavel Haas

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2011-07-26

Works: Leos Janácek: Suite for string orchestra, JW 6/2; Quartet for Strings no 1 "Kreutzer Sonata"; Bohuslav Martinu: Sextet for string orchestra, H. 224a; Pavel Haas: Study for String Orchestra
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Ensemble: Janacek Chamber Orchestra

In this recoding by the award-winning, Janácek Chamber Orchestra, features music by Czech composers Janácek, Martinu, and Hass. This outstanding recording will be remembered most...continue...
Recording information: Church of the Czechoslovak Hussite, Slezská Ostrava, Cz....continue...

Martinu: Double Concerto for Strings; Piano & Timpani

1 CD / Apex / 2010-10-19

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Double Concerto for 2 string orchestras, piano & timpani, H. 271; Concerto for string quartet & orchestra, H. 207; Ricercari (3) for orchestra, H. 267

Martinu: Chamber Music with Flute

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2010-08-31

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Sonata for Flute, Violin and Piano, H 254; Sonata for Flute and Piano; Sextet for flute, oboe, clarinet, 2 bassoons & piano, H. 174; Trio for flute, cello & piano, H. 300
Performers: Martin, Thomas [Clarinet]; Martinson, Haldan; Nelson, Suzanne; Pinkas, Sally; Ranti, Richard; Rider, Rhonda; Smith, Fenwick

After the death of Janacek in 1924, Martinu assumed the mantle of the leading Czech composer of the twentieth century. The chamber music on this...continue...

Martinu: String Quartets

1 Super Audio CD / Praga / 2009-12-08

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Quartet for Strings no 6, H. 312; Quartet for Strings no 3; Quartet for Strings no 1 in E flat minor ("French"), H. 117
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Ensemble: Prazák Quartet (String Quartet) ; Zemlinsky Quartet

Martinu: Piano Quartet, Oboe Quartet, etc / Schubert Ensemble

1 CD / Chandos Records / 2009-10-27

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Piano Quartet, H. 287; Quartet for oboe, violin, cello & piano, H. 315; Duo for violin & cello no 2 in D major, H. 371; Trio for Piano and Strings no 3 in C major, H. 332
Performers: Caird, George
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Ensemble: Schubert Ensemble of London

The highlight of this chamber music survey is the Piano Quartet, one of the composer's finest chamber compositions, which Martinu wrote during his American years....continue...

Complete Dorian Recordings 1989-2009 / Ames Piano Quartet

8 CD / Sono Luminus / 2009-08-25

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Quartet for Piano and Strings no 1 in D major, B. 53 (Op. 23); Quartet for Piano and Strings no 2 in E flat major, B. 162 (Op. 87); Gabriel Fauré: Quartet for Piano and ...
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Ensemble: Ames Piano Quartet

Martinu, Nielsen, Koechlin, Berio: Serenades / Baborak Ensemble

1 CD / Supraphon / 2009-08-01

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Serenade no 1 for clarinet, horn, 3 violins & viola in A minor, H. 217; Quartet for clarinet, horn, cello & side-drum, H. 139; Carl Nielsen: Serenata in vano for Clarinet, Bassoon, ...
Performers: Baborak, Radek; Baborakova-Shabuov, Hana; Fuchs, Wenzel; Korec, Lukas; Musil, Jan; Voboril, Jan; Zigmund, Jiri
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Ensemble: Baborak Ensemble

The central figures of the CD are two colleagues from the Berliner Philharmoniker - first horn Radek Baborak and first clarinet Wenzel Fuchs. On this...continue...

Martinu: String Trio no 1 H 136, etc / Lethiec, Ensemble Calliopée, et al

2 CD / Alpha Productions / 2009-05-12

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: String Trio no 1, H. 136; Musique de Chambre no 1 for clarinet, violin, viola, cello, harp & piano, H. 376; Piano Quartet, H. 287; Quintet for 2 violins, 2 violas & cello, H. 164
Performers: Garioud, Romain; Lethiec, Karine; Lovett, Maud
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Ensemble: Ensemble Calliopée

This enigmatic title covers the rediscovery of a work believed to be lost - the first string trio, composed in Paris in 1923. After more...continue...

Martinu: Piano Quintets H 229 & 298 / Ivan Klansky, Kocian Quartet

1 CD / Praga / 2009-04-14

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Piano Quintet no 2, H. 298; Piano Quintet no 1, H. 229; Piano Quartet, H. 287
Performers: Klansky, Ivan

Chamber music, from duos to ensembles of up to nine instruments, occupies a significant place in the vast output of Bohuslav Martinu. There are few...continue...

Prazak Quartet in Concert - Thirty years after his International Evian Prize

1 Super Audio CD / Praga / 2008-10-14

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: Quartet for Strings no 41 in D major ("Frog"), Op. 50/6, H. 3/49; Bohuslav Martinu: Quartet for Strings no 3; Jindrich Feld: Quintet for Saxophone and Strings; Ludwig van Beethov...
Performers: Hekkema, Raaf

The Prazak Quartet - one of today's leading international chamber music ensembles - was established in 1972 while its members were students at the Prague...continue...

Martinu, Schulhoff: String Sextets / Raphael Ensemble

1 CD / Hyperion / 2008-06-10

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Sextet for 2 violins, 2 violas & 2 cellos, H. 224; Madrigals (3) for Violin and Viola; Erwin Schulhoff: Sextet for 2 violins, 2 violas & 2 cellos
Performers: Beamish, Sally; Marwood, Anthony
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Ensemble: Raphael Ensemble

'Superb, refined and polished. The sonics are excellent. Schulhoff's music deserves to be better known' (American Record Guide)

'Superlatively played and beautifully recorded' (The Good CD...continue...

Martinu: Nonette, Musique de chambre no 1, Les Rondes, etc

1 CD / Timpani / 2007-11-29

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Nonet for Wind Quintet, String Trio and Double Bass; Chamber Music no 1 for Clarinet, Harp and Piano Quartet; Les Rondes, H 200; Fantasie for Theremin, Oboe, Piano and Strings
Performers: Bouchard, Marc; Brönnimann, Markus; Dartevelle, Olivier; Gavard, Thierry; Kerdoncuff, François; Khramouchin, Aleksandr; Koch, Philippe; Mélinon, Fabrice; Rixer, Adam; Sattler, Davi...
Conductors: Foster, Mark
Ensemble: Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra soloists

"...[The Nonet] is a miraculous composition, startling in its power to move and persuade. The rich instrumentation makes for a most rewarding experience, as Martinu...continue...

Martinu: Complete String Quartets / Panocha Quartet

3 CD / Supraphon / 2007-07-05

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Quartet for Strings no 1 in E flat minor ("French"), H. 117; Quartet for Strings no 2; Quartet for Strings no 3; Quartet for Strings no 4, H. 256; Quartet for Strings no 5, H. 268;...

"Martinu's seven string quartets track his entire career, from the Debussy/Ravel-influenced First, to the neoclassical Nos. 2-4, to the anguished Fifth (reminiscent of the Double...continue...

Martinu: Piano Quintets no 1 & 2, etc / Karel Kosárek, et al

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2007-04-24

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Piano Quintet no 1, H. 229; Piano Quintet no 2, H. 298; Sonata for 2 violins & piano, H. 213
Performers: Kosárek, Karel

"Right from the dreamy opening Martinu's personal blend of impressionistic harmony and sweetly lyrical, syncopated melody makes the work instantly recognizable, and unforgettable. The Adagio...continue...

Martinu: Chamber Music Vol 2 / Ensemble Musica Villa

1 CD / MD&G / 2007-04-24

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: La Revue de Cuisine (Kitchen Revue), jazz suite & ballet for clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, cello & pia; Sextet for flute, oboe, clarinet, 2 bassoons & piano, H. 174; Madrigals (4) for...
Performers: Goritzki, Ingo; Jensen, Dag; Rodenhauser, Ulf
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Ensemble: Ensemble Villa Musica

Martinu composed his Revue de Cuisine spontaneously during a stay in Paris. Both jazz and humor reflect his enthusiasm for modern popular music. This piece...continue...

Martinu: Chamber Music / Lencsés, Stamitz Quartet, et al

1 CD / Bayer / 2007-04-05

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Fantasie for Theremin, Oboe, Piano and Strings; Quartet for Oboe, Violin, Cello and Piano; Duo for Violin and Viola no 2, H 331; Duo for Violin and Cello no 1, H 157; Duo for Violin...
Performers: Hartmann-Claverie, Valerie; Kekula, Josef; Leixner, Vladimir; Lencses, Lajos; Matousek, Bohuslav; Peruska, Jan
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Ensemble: Stamitz String Quartet

"One of the best pieces of chamber music for [the theremin] is surely Bohuslav Martinu's Phantasie for Theremin, oboe, string quartet and piano... Martinu's Phantasie...continue...

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue

1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2006-04-25

Works: Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: Work(s); Bohuslav Martinu: Sextet for flute, oboe, clarinet, 2 bassoons & piano, H. 174; Antonin Dvorák: Quartet for Strings no 10 in E flat major, B. 92 (Op. 51); F...
Performers: Goode, Mary Scott; Uribe, Lia
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Ensemble: Lyrique Quintette

Martinu: String Quartets no 2, 4 & 5 / Kocian Quartet

1 Super Audio CD / Praga / 2006-03-14

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Quartet for Strings no 2; Quartet for Strings no 4, H. 256; Quartet for Strings no 5, H. 268
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Ensemble: Kocian Quartet

"They are bright and bouncy pieces in essence, though that a lively persona usually disguises a kind of frenetic activity and terrified in its haste...continue...

Martinu: String Quartets no 3, 4 & 5 / Emperor Quartet

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2005-04-01

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Quartet for Strings no 5; Quartet for Strings no 4; Quartet for Strings no 3
Performers: Bonds, Fiona; Burgess, Martin; Hayes, Clare; Schofield, William
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Ensemble: Emperor Quartet

Martinu: String Quartets no 4, 5 & 7 / Martinu Quartet

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2003-01-01

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Quartet for Strings no 4, H. 256; Quartet for Strings no 5, H. 268; Quartet for Strings no 7 "Concerto da Camera"

"The Martinu Quartet, as one might guess from their name, is confindent and authoritative, whether in the complex whirrings of the finale of 4, the...continue...

Martinu: String Quartets no 3 and 6, etc / Martinu Quartet

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2002-11-01

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Quartet for Strings no 3; Quartet for Strings no 6, H. 312; Duo for violin & cello no 1, H. 157; Madrigals (3) for Violin and Viola
Performers: Havlak, Lubomir; Jisa, Jan; Macecek, Peter; Vlasankova, Jitka

The Czech composer Martinu was enormously prolific as a composer. With seven numbered quartets, the string quartet was one of his favorite forms of composition....continue...

Reflections - Britten, et al / Armstrong Chamber Concerts

1 CD / Elysium / 2002-06-09

Works: Joaquin Turina: Trio for Piano and Strings no 1, Op. 35; Benjamin Britten: Phantasy for Oboe and String Trio, Op. 2; Bohuslav Martinu: Quartet for Oboe, Violin, Cello and Piano; Gabriel Fauré:...
Conductors: Armstrong, Helen
Ensemble: Armstrong Chamber Concerts

Czech Chamber Music - Dvorak, Kodaly, Suk, et al / Domus

2 CD / EMI Classics Import / 2001-06-05

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Bagatelles (5) for 2 violins, cello & harmonium, B. 79 (Op. 47); Ernst von Dohnányi: Serenade for String Trio in C major, Op. 10; Zoltán Kodály: Intermezzo...
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Ensemble: Domus Ensemble (Piano Quartet)

Martinu: String Quartets Vol 1 / Martinu Quartet

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2000-04-18

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Quartet for Strings no 1 in E flat minor ("French"), H. 117; Quartet for Strings no 2; Tri jezdci (Three Horsemen), for string quartet, H. 1
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Ensemble: Martinu Quartet

"...The Martinu Quartet's performance [Quartet No. 1] has a great sense of advocacy and insight, particularly in the slow movement and finale...the...Quartet gets inside the...continue...

Martinu: Concertino, Piano Trios, Duo / Trio Tulsa, et al

1 CD / Centaur / 2000-02-22

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Concertino for Piano Trio and Strings; Trio for Piano and Strings no 1 "Cinq pièces brèves"; Trio for Piano and Strings no 2; Duo for Violin and Cello no 2, H 371
Performers: Bucchianeri, Diane; Deane, Derry
Conductors: Freeman, Paul
Ensemble: Czech National Symphony Orchestra; Trio Tulsa

Martinu: Works Inspired by Jazz and Sport

1 CD / Supraphon / 1999-03-25

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: La Revue de Cuisine; Jazz Suite for Orchestra; Sextet for Piano and Winds, H 174; Shimmy Foxtrot; Le jazz; Half-time for Orchestra; La bagarre; Thunderbolt P-47
Performers: Belcic, Bruno; Dlouhy, Karel; Formacek, Jiri; Jilek, Zdenek; Junek, Vaclav; Panenka, Jan; Rauch, Frantisek; Sadlo, Milos
Conductors: Vostrak, Zybnek; ; Vronsky, Petr
Ensemble: Brno State Philharmonic Orchestra; Lubomir Panek Singers; Prague Symphony Orchestra; Prague Symphony Orchestra members; Prague Wind Quintet

Martinu: La Revue de Cuisine, etc / Dartington Ensemble

2 CD / Hyperion / 1998-05-01

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Madrigal Stanzas (5) for Violin and Piano; Madrigals (4) for oboe, clarinet & bassoon, H. 266; Madrigals (3) for Violin and Viola; Madrigal Sonata; Nonet for wind quintet & piano qu...
Performers: Bennett, William; Benson, Clifford; Bryden, John; Butterworth, Oliver; Campbell, David; Canter, Robin; Evans, Michael J.; Ireland, Patrick; Kovacic, Ernst; Osostowicz, Krysia; Sheen, Graham; Tomes, S...
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Ensemble: Dartington Ensemble

'First-class performances and superb recording. An indispensable issue for lovers of Martinu's music' (The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs)

'A delightful record, first class performances and...continue...

Otiose Odalisque - Martinu / Michele Zukovsky, et al

1 CD / Summit Records / 1998-03-17

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: La Revue de Cuisine (Kitchen Revue), jazz suite & ballet for clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, cello & pia; Sonatina for Clarinet and Piano; Stowe Pastorals, for 5 recorders, clarinet, 2 ...
Performers: Beazley, Janet; Breidenthal, David; Cheng, Gloria; Chun, Ingrid; Dreiman, Perry; Folsom, Jerry; Gold, Barry; Martin, Brice; Martin, Joanne Pearce; Rabinow, Lisette; Rose, Inga La; Rothmuller, Daniel;...

Martinu: Chamber Music - Oboe Quartet, Viola Sonata, etc

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 1996-07-04

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Piano Quartet, H. 287; Quartet for oboe, violin, cello & piano, H. 315; Sonata for viola & piano, H. 355; Quintet for 2 violins, 2 violas & cello, H. 164
Performers: Adni, Daniel [Piano]; Cho, Young-Chang; Gadd, Charmian; Ivashkin, Alexander; Kuchar, Theodore; Marangella, Joel; Moog, Rainer; Selby, Kathryn; Soroka, Solomia; van Keulen, Isabelle [Violin]

Martinu: Works Inspired by Jazz and Sport

1 CD / Supraphon Import / 1996-06-01

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: La Revue de Cuisine (Kitchen Revue), jazz suite & ballet for clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, cello & pia; Jazz-Suite for small orchestra, H. 172; Sextet for flute, oboe, clarinet, 2 bas...
Performers: Belcik, Bruno; Dlouhy, Karel; Formacek, Jiri; Jilek, Zdenek; Junek, Vaclav; Panenka, Jan; Rauch, Frantisek; Sadlo, Milos
Conductors: Vostrák, Zbynek; ; Vronsky, Petr
Ensemble: ; Prague Wind Quintet

Turina: Piano Trios; Martinu / The Philadelphia Trio

1 CD / Centaur / 1996-01-08

Works: Joaquin Turina: Trio for Piano and Strings no 1, Op. 35; Trio for Piano and Strings no 2 in B minor, Op. 76; Bohuslav Martinu: Bergerettes for Violin, Cello and Piano
Performers: Keller, Elizabeth; Reeder, Deborah; Sonies, Barbara
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Ensemble: Philadelphia Trio

"The present performances are by the fine Philadelphia Trio, which this year celebrates its 25th anniversary. The pianist was a student of Isabella Vengerova, aunt...continue...

Martinu: Nonets, Trio, La Revue de Cuisine / Sinfonia Lahti

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 1995-11-11

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Nonet for Wind Quintet, String Trio and Double Bass; Nonet for Wind Quintet, String Trio and Piano; Trio for Flute, Cello and Piano in F major; La Revue de Cuisine
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Ensemble: Lahti Chamber Ensemble

Dvorák, Martinu: Sextets, etc / ASMF Chamber Ensemble

1 CD / Chandos Records / 1994-09-01

Works: Antonin Dvorák: String Sextet in A major, B. 80 (Op. 48); Bohuslav Martinu: Serenade for 2 Violins and Viola no 2; Sextet for 2 violins, 2 violas & 2 cellos, H. 224
Performers: Latchem, Malcolm; Sillito, Kenneth; Smissen, Robert

Martinu: Complete String Quartets, etc / Stamitz-Quartett

3 CD / Bayer / 1991-01-01

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Quartet for Strings no 1; Quartet for Strings no 2; Quartet for Strings no 3; Quartet for Strings no 4; Quartet for Strings no 5; Quartet for Strings no 6; Quartet for Strings no 7 ...
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Ensemble: Stamitz String Quartet

The Ames Piano Quartet Performs Czech Piano Quartets

1 CD / Sono Luminus / 1990-03-20

Works: Josef Suk: Quartet for Piano and Strings in A minor, Op. 1; Vitezslav Novák: Quartet for Piano and Strings in C minor, Op. 7; Bohuslav Martinu: Piano Quartet, H. 287
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Ensemble: Ames Piano Quartet

This well-filled program presents three of the finest chamber works by Czech composers, starting with two disciples of Antonin Dvorak: the 'Quartet Op. 1' by...continue...