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Great Czech Conductors: Martin Turnovsky - Works by Martinu, Ibert, Hindemith, Myslivecek, Bizet

2 CD / Supraphon / 2012-06-02

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 4; Concertino for cello, wind & brass ensemble, percussion & piano in C minor, H. 143; Ricercari (3) for orchestra, H. 267; Jacques Ibert: Concerto for cello & 10 wind i...
Performers: Cerny, Ladislav; Hurnik, Ilja; Jásek, Ladislav; Navarra, André; Stepan, Pavel
Conductors: Turnovsky, Martin
Ensemble: ; Chamber Harmony; Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Paradoxically, a greater opportunity to witness the artistry of the remarkable Czech conductor Martin Turnovsky, whose teachers included Karel Ancerl and George Szell, has been...continue...

Martinu: Violin Concerto No. 1; Symphony No. 1 / Lorenzo Gatto, violin

1 CD / Fuga Libera / 2012-04-10

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Concerto for Violin no 2, H. 293; Symphony no 1
Performers: Gatto, Lorenzo
Conductors: Weller, Walter
Ensemble: National Orchestra of Belgium

To graciously round off his time as conductor of the National Orchestra of Belgium, Walter Weller has chosen for his sixth album a composer he...continue...
Recording information: Henry Le Bouf Concert Hall, Centre for Fine Arts (BOZAR (06/27/2011-07/01/2011)....continue...

Great Czech Conductors: Rafael Kubelik - Dvorak, Martinu, Shostakovich / Rudolf Firkusny, piano

2 CD / Supraphon / 2012-04-02

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Symphony no 8 in G major, Op. 88/B 163; Concerto for Piano in G minor, Op. 33/B 63; Dmitry Shostakovich: Symphony no 9 in E flat major, Op. 70; Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 4; M...
Performers: Firkusny, Rudolf; Otava, Zdenek
Conductors: Kubelik, Rafael
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

The name of Rafael Kubelík symbolically opens the SUPRAPHON series of archival recordings featuring the most celebrated Czech conductors. Kubelík's journey to catharsis, which was...continue...

Martinu: The 6 Symphonies / Belohlavek, BBC Symphony

3 CD / Onyx Classics / 2011-09-13

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 1; Symphony no 2; Symphony no 3; Symphony no 4; Symphony no 5; Symphony no 6 ("Fantaisies symphoniques"), H. 343
Conductors: Belohlávek, Jirí

Onyx presents the first complete CD cycle of Martinu's symphonies, performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra under Jirí Belohlávek. These works, which are a major...continue...
Recording information: Barbican Hall, London, England (10/2009-05/2010)....continue...

Dutilleux: Symphony No. 1; Martinu: Symphony No. 4

1 CD / Cascavelle / 2010-09-14

Works: Henri Dutilleux: Symphony no 1, for orchestra; Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 4
Conductors: Ansermet, Ernest

These performances are reissues of recordings made in 1956 (Dutilleux) and 1976 (Martinu) and continue the Cascavelle series dedicated to the art of Ernest Ansermet...continue...
Recording information: RSR Genève....continue...

Martinu: Symphony 5 & 6

1 CD / Supraphon / 2009-12-02

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 5; Symphony no 6 ("Fantaisies symphoniques"), H. 343
Conductors: Belohlávek, Jirí

This eagerly awaited CD, the second in a planned complete set, presents the composer's last two symphonies, both written during his post-war sojourn in America....continue...
Recording information: Rudolfinum, Prague....continue...

Martinu: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 4

1 CD / Supraphon Import / 2009-06-30

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 3; Symphony no 4
Conductors: Belohlávek, Jirí

"It's difficult to resist any recording of Martinu's music by this incredible orchestra. As this disc conclusively demonstrates, the Czech Philharmonic remains one of the...continue...

Martinu: La Jolla, Toccata, Concerto Grosso / Josef Hála, Petr Jiríkovsky, Ondrej Kukal, et al

1 CD / Supraphon / 2008-11-07

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Sinfonietta La Jolla for piano & small orchestra, H. 328; Toccata e due Canzoni for Orchestra; Concerto Grosso for 2 pianos & chamber orchestra, H. 263
Performers: Hala, Josef; Jirikovsky, Petr

The compositions by Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959) presented on this CD originated between 1937 and 1950. Although 'Concerto grosso' was written in Paris (1937), all of...continue...

Martinu: Complete Symphonies

3 CD / Brilliant Classics Import / 2008-10-21

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 1; Symphony no 2; Symphony no 3; Symphony no 4; Symphony no 5; Symphony no 6 ("Fantaisies symphoniques"), H. 343
Conductors: Järvi, Neeme

Martinu: Complete Symphonies / Vladimír Válek, Prague Radio SO

3 CD / Supraphon / 2008-04-06

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 1; Symphony no 2; Symphony no 3; Symphony no 4; Symphony no 5; Symphony no 6 ("Fantaisies symphoniques"), H. 343
Conductors: Válek, Vladimír

The sextuplet of Martinu symphonies originated within a very short time frame ('Symphonies Nos. 1-5' within a mere five years - from 1942 to 1946...continue...

Martinu: Symphony no 1, Estampes, Le Depart / Weller, et al

1 CD / Fuga Libera / 2008-03-11

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 4; Estampes (Rytiny), pieces (3) for orchestra, H. 369; Le Départ, symphonic interlude from the opera Les trois souhaits, H. 175a
Conductors: Weller, Walter
Ensemble: Belgian National Orchestra

The Absolute Sound SACD Sampler

1 Super Audio CD / Telarc / 2006-01-24

Works: Henry Purcell: Abdelazer, Z 570 "Moor's Revenge"; Carl Orff: Carmina burana; Anonymous: Carmina burana; George Frederick Handel: Water Music, HWV 348-350; Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 2; Claude Debu...
Performers: Kuhlman, William; Longhurst, John
Conductors: ; Runnicles, Donald; Pearlman, Martin; Järvi, Paavo; López-Cobos, Jesús; Jessop, Craig; Spano, Robert
Ensemble: Atlanta Symphony Chorus; Atlanta Symphony Orchestra; Boston Baroque; Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra; Empire Brass Quintet; Los Angeles Guitar Quartet; Mormon Tabernacle Choir; Orchestra at Temple Squa...

Dvorak: Symphony no 9; Martinu / Järvi, Cincinnati SO

1 CD / Telarc / 2005-09-27

Works: Antonin Dvorák: Symphony no 9 in E minor, Op. 95/B 178 "From the New World"; Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 2
Performers: Philpotts, Christopher
Conductors: Paavo, Järvi
Ensemble: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

OSR Memories - Martinu: Symphony no 4, Les Fresques, etc

1 CD / Cascavelle / 2005-08-01

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 4; Frescoes of Piero della Francesca for Orchestra; Parables for Orchestra
Conductors: Ansermet, Ernest
Ensemble: Suisse Romande Orchestra

Martinu: Complete Symphonies / Thomson, Royal Scottish NO

3 CD / Chandos Records / 2005-06-21

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 1; Symphony no 5; Symphony no 2; Symphony no 6 ("Fantaisies symphoniques"), H. 343; Symphony no 3; Symphony no 4
Conductors: Thompson, Bryden
Ensemble: Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Ernest Arnsermet once said that of all musicians of his generation, Martinu was 'the great symphony writer'. "Conductor Bryden Thomson and the Royal Scottish National...continue...

Ancerl Gold Edition 34 - Martinu: Symphonies / Czech PO

1 CD / Supraphon / 2004-11-04

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 5; Symphony no 6 ("Fantaisies symphoniques"), H. 343; Memorial to Lidice
Conductors: Ancerl, Karel
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

"If you love Martinu, Ancerl's recordings are probably in your collection already. If not, they must be, regardless of what else you have. If you...continue...

Martinu: Symphonies no 3 & 4 / Belohlàvek, Czech PO

1 CD / Supraphon / 2004-02-06

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 3; Symphony no 4
Conductors: Belohlávek, Jirí
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Bohuslav Martinu

1 CD / First Edition / 2003-11-01

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 5; Intermezzo for orchestra, H. 330; Concerto for Oboe H. 353; Estampes (Rytiny), pieces (3) for orchestra, H. 369
Performers: Gibson, Marion
Conductors: Whitney, Robert; Harth, Sidney
Ensemble: Louisville Orchestra

Martinu: Overture, Rhapsody, etc / Belohlavek, Czech PO

1 CD / Supraphon / 2003-10-12

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Overture, H 345; La rhapsodie for Orchestra "Allegro symphonique"; Sinfonia Concertante for 2 Orchestras; Concerto Grosso for Chamber Orchestra, H 263; Parables for Orchestra
Performers: Rusicka, Karel; Saroun, Jaroslav
Conductors: Belohlávek, Jirí
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Martinu: The Symphonies / Neeme Järvi, Bamberg SO

3 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 2003-09-30

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 1; Symphony no 2; Symphony no 3; Symphony no 4; Symphony no 5; Symphony no 6 "Fantaisies symphoniques"
Conductors: Järvi, Neeme
Ensemble: Bamberg Symphony Orchestra

All of the 6 symphonies were written in the USA, where he arrived in 1941 as a fugitive from the Nazis. The success was immediate...continue...

Martinu: Overture; Rhapsody; Sinfonia concertante; Concerto grosso; Parables

1 CD / Supraphon Import / 2003-08-04

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Overture for orchestra, H. 345; Rhapsody (Allegro symphonique) for orchestra, H. 171; Sinfonia Concertante (no 1) for double orchestra, H. 219; Concerto Grosso for 2 pianos & chambe...
Performers: Ruzicka, Karel; Saroun, Jaroslava
Conductors: Belohlávek, Jirí

Bohuslav Martinu: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2

1 CD / Supraphon Import / 2002-06-03

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 1; Symphony no 2
Conductors: Neumann, Václav

Martinu: Symphonies no 3 & 5 / Fagen, Ukraine National SO

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

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 3; Symphony no 5
Conductors: Fagen, Arthur
Ensemble: Ukrainian National Symphony Orchestra

"As in previous installments in this series, Maestro Fagen demonstrates his sensitivity to the seething emotions and drama inherent in these magnificent symphonies. His Ukrainian...continue...

Martinu: Symphonies Nos 2 & 4 / Fagen, NSO of Ukraine

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2001-02-01

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 2; Symphony no 4
Conductors: Fagen, Arthur
Ensemble: Ukrainian National Symphony Orchestra

Forced to flee his homeland after the annexation of Czechoslovakia in 1939, Martinu settled initially in the United States where he wrote all six of...continue...

Martinu: Concerto for two Pianos and Orchestra, etc / Valek

1 CD / Elan / 2000-10-01

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra; Concerto Grosso for Chamber Orchestra, H 263; Czech Dancess (3) for 2 Pianos; Fantasie for 2 Pianos; Impromptus (2) for Harpsichord
Performers: Narboni, Nicole
Conductors: Válek, Vladimir
Ensemble: Talich Chamber Orchestra

Bohuslav Martinu is one of the classic figures in 20th century music. He was a student of violin and organ at the Prague Conservatory and...continue...

Martinu: Symphony no 5-6 / Neumann, Czech Philharmonic

1 CD / Supraphon / 1999-03-26

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 5; Symphony no 6 "Fantaisies symphoniques"; Inventions for Piano and Orchestra
Conductors: Neumann, Václav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Martinu: Symphony no 3-4 / Neumann, Czech Philharmonic

1 CD / Supraphon / 1999-03-26

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 3; Symphony no 4
Conductors: Neumann, Václav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Martinu: Symphonies nos 1 & 2 / Neumann, Czech Philharmonic

1 CD / Supraphon / 1999-03-26

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 1; Symphony no 2
Conductors: Neumann, Václav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

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: Complete Symphonies / Neumann, Czech Philharmonic

3 CD / Supraphon / 1999-02-04

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 1; Symphony no 2; Symphony no 3; Symphony no 4; Symphony no 5; Symphony no 6 "Fantaisies symphoniques"
Conductors: Neumann, Václav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Martinu: Symphonies no 1 & 6 / Fagen, Ukrainian National SO

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 1997-11-04

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 1; Symphony no 6 ("Fantaisies symphoniques"), H. 343
Conductors: Fagen, Arthur
Ensemble: Ukrainian National Symphony Orchestra

Martinu: Symphonies no 3 & 4 / Järvi, Bamberg SO

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 1994-03-25

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 3; Symphony no 4
Conductors: Järvi, Neeme
Ensemble: Bamberg Symphony Orchestra

Martinu: Symphonies no 1 & 2 / Järvi, Bamberg SO

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 1994-03-25

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 1; Symphony no 2
Conductors: Järvi, Neeme
Ensemble: Bamberg Symphony Orchestra

Martinu: Field Mass, Symphony no 4, etc / Belohlavek, Czech

1 CD / Chandos Records / 1993-03-01

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Memorial to Lidice; Polní Mse (Field Mass), cantata for baritone, male chorus, winds, piano, harmonium & percussion, H.; Symphony no 4
Performers: Kejmar, Miroslav; Vocals], Ivan Kusnjer [Baritone
Conductors: Belohlávek, Jirí

Gramophone Classical Music Guide
The luscious, intricately scored pages of the bighearted Fourth Symphony sound opulent in this recording. For the most part, the playing is...continue...

Martinu: Symphony no 1, etc / Belohlávek, Czech PO

1 CD / Chandos Records / 1991-02-01

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 1; Double Concerto for 2 string orchestras, piano & timpani, H. 271
Performers: Mazacek, Vaclav; Saroun, Jaroslava
Conductors: Belohlávek, Jirí

Martinu: Symphonies nos 5 & 6 / Järvi, Bamberg Sym Orch

1 CD / BIS (Sweden) / 1900-01-11

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Symphony no 5; Symphony no 6 "Fantaisies symphoniques"
Conductors: Järvi, Neeme
Ensemble: Bamberg Symphony Orchestra