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Bohuslav Martinu: Recké Pasije -The Greek Passion

2 CD / Supraphon / 2010-06-08

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: The Greek Passion (Recké pasije), opera, H. 372
Performers: Horacek, Jaroslav; Jankovsky, Zdenek; Pribyl, Vilem; Spisar, Oldrich; Tucek, Rene
Conductors: Pesek, Libor

The Greek Passion became for Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959) an opera epilogue whose humanistic message surpasses that of all the others owing to the sheer power...continue...
Recording information: Rudolfinum, Prague (09/29/1981-10/01/1981)....continue...

Martinu: Opening of the Wells / Pavel Kühn

1 CD / Supraphon / 2009-08-01

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Otviráni studánek (The Opening of the Wells), H. 354; Legenda z dymu bramborové nati (The Legend of the Smoke from Potato Fires), H. 360; Mikes of the mountains...
Performers: Bláha, Milan; Bogunia, Stanislav; Cejkova, Milada; Dolezal, Vladimir; Duda, Peter; Kvapil, Jan; Mares, Vlastimil; Messiereur, Petr; Stivin, Jiri; Talich, Jan Jr.; Vocals], Ivan Kusnjer [Barito...

The cantata 'Opening of the Wells', one of Martinu's most intimate professions of love for his native land, simply cannot be absent from the Supraphon...continue...

Martinu: Julietta

2 CD / Supraphon Import / 2009-06-30

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Julietta (The Key to Dreams), opera, H. 253
Performers: Jedenactik, Vladimir; Mixova, Ivana; Zidek, Ivo

Martinu: Piano Concerto No. 3; Bouquet of Flowers

1 CD / Supraphon Import / 2009-06-30

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Concerto for Piano no 3, H. 316; Kytice (Bouquet of Flowers), song cycle for soloists, (children's) chorus & orchestra, H. 260
Performers: Domaninska, Libuse; Havlak, Luobmir; Mraz, Ladislav; Palenicek, Josef
Conductors: Ancerl, Karel

Martinu: Julietta Orchestra Suite and Fragments / Sir Charles Mackerras, et al

1 CD / Supraphon / 2009-06-06

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Julietta, suite from the opera, H. 253b (arranged by Vostrák); Julietta, fragments (3) from the opera for soloists, chorus & orchestra, H. 253a
Performers: Davislim, Steve; Demuthov, Daniela; Goncalves, Frederic; Kosarek, Karel; Kosinov, Milada; Kozena, Magdalena; Lagrange, Michele; Mrackova-Fucikov, Veronika; Pychov, Stepanka; Teste, Nicolas
Conductors: Mackerras, Charles, Sir
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

World Premiere Recording decades after Martinu's death. Live Recording from the work's world premiere on December 12, 2008. Features Australians Steve Davislim and Czech specialist...continue...

Martinu: Spalícek [complete], etc / Jílek, et al

2 CD / Supraphon / 2008-01-04

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Spalícek (The Chap-Book), ballet, H. 214; The Spectre's Bride (Svatebni kosile), ballad for soloists, chorus & orchestra (originally part of S; Dandelion Romance, H 364; Petrkl...
Performers: Bogunia, Stanislav; Cejkova, Milada; Horacek, Pavel; Kopp, Miroslav; Kratochvilova, Anna; Markova, Jirina; Messiereur, Petr; Novak, Richard
Conductors: Jilek, Frantisek; Belohlávek, Jirí
Ensemble: ; Prague Symphony Orchestra

The common thread joining all these pieces is Martinu's homesickness, his love for his homeland and its folk traditions. The first version of 'Spalicek' ("a...continue...

Martinu: Mirandolina / Frizza, Mátlová, Bruera, Belarus NPO

2 CD / Supraphon / 2004-03-16

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Mirandolina
Performers: Alberghini, Simone; Bruera, Daniela; Edwards, Simon; Esper, Simeon; Marabelli, Enrico; Matlova, Tereza; Tonsini, Massimiliano; Traversi, Elena
Conductors: Frizza, Riccardo
Ensemble: Belarus National Philharmonic Orchestra

"Mirandolina is a lengthy star-turn of a role, and Daniela Bruera fills perfectly. She manages to be sweet and winning without turning the heroine into...continue...

Martinu: Julietta / Krombholc, Prague National Theatre

2 CD / Supraphon / 2003-02-06

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Julietta
Performers: Bednar, Vaclav; Cadikovicova, Milada; Horacek, Jaroslav; Jedenactik, Vladimir; Jelinkova, Stepanka; Kalas, Karel; Mixova, Ivana; Otava, Zdenek; Prochazkova, Jaroslava; Tauberova, Maria; Zidek, Ivo; Z...
Conductors: Krombholc, Jaroslav
Ensemble: Prague National Theatre Orchestra

Bohuslav Martinu composed his tenth opera, Julietta, subtitled The Dream Book, during the second half of the year 1936. He finished it in January 1937....continue...

Martinu: Epic of Gilgamesh / Kosler, Kusnjer, Margita, et al

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2002-04-01

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Epic of Gilgamesh
Performers: Depoltova, Eva; Margita, Stefan; Vele, Ludek; Vocals], Ivan Kusnjer [Baritone
Conductors: Kosler, Zdenek
Ensemble: Slovak Philharmonic Choir

"'Gilgamesh' is absorbing, fast-paced, often marked by atmospheric beauty and savage energy... The original language was English, but this performance, like the one of two...continue...

Martinu: Ariane / Neumann, Lindsley, Dolezal, Novák, et al

1 CD / Supraphon / 2001-03-14

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Ariadne
Performers: Dolezal, Vladimir; Kopp, Miroslav; Lindsley, Celina; Novak, Richard; Philips, Norman; Vele, Ludek
Conductors: Neumann, Václav
Ensemble: Czech Philharmonic Orchestra; Prague Philharmonic Chorus members

"This 1978 recording is a model of performance. It's as fresh and clear as possible, with a feeling of enjoyment by all. Neumann knows his...continue...

Martinu: The Greek Passion / Mackerras, Mitchinson, Field

2 CD / Supraphon / 1999-02-04

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: Greek Passion
Performers: Cullis, Rita; Davies, Arthur; Field, Helen; Geliot, Michael; Gwynne, David; Harris, John [tenor]; Joll, Phillip; Jonasova, Jana; Lawton, Jeffrey; Mitchinson, John; Moses, Geoffrey; Savory, Catherine;...
Conductors: Mackerras, Charles, Sir
Ensemble: Brno State Philharmonic Orchestra

Martinu: The Greek Passion

2 CD / Supraphon Import / 1990-08-01

Works: Bohuslav Martinu: The Greek Passion (Recké pasije), opera, H. 372
Performers: Cullis, Rita; Davies, Arthur [Tenor Vocal]; Field, Helen [Soprano Vocals]; Gwynne, David; Harris, John [Tenor Vocal]; Joll, Phillip; Jonasova, Jana; Lawton, Jeffrey; Mitchinson, John; Moses, Geoffrey...
Conductors: Mackerras, Charles, Sir