Hyperion: CDA67673Martinu - The complete music for violin and orchestra Volume 3 |
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Bohuslav Matoušek (violin & viola) Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Hogwood This is the third volume in Hyperion’s set of the complete works for violin and orchestra by Martinuo, featuring the
wonderful Bohuslav Matoušek with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra under Christopher Hogwood. Many first
recordings are included in the series, as well as works totally unperformed outside the Czech Republic. The two very
different versions of Martinuo’s Suite concertante are fascinating rarities. The only well-known work on this disc is the
Rhapsody-Concerto for viola and orchestra: a lyrical, virtuosic piece written for Jascha Viessi and one of the most
performed viola concertos of the twentieth century.
The programme notes by Aleš BÚesina are meticulously researched and provide a comprehensive background to the
genesis and performance history of these works. “Bohuslav Matousek plays all three works here with energy and an imaginative range of tonal colour, while the accompaniments from Christopher Hogwood and the Czech orchestra are equally resourceful.” The Telegraph, 3rd May 2008 “The new Suite languished unplayed until 1999. Both versions are delightful. Matoušek plays both with great understanding and finesse: the music needs lightness of touch. In the Rhapsody-Concerto Matoušek shows himself as adept a viola-player as he is violinist, sweeter-toned that Telecký and a match for Imai and Bukac.” Gramophone Magazine, July 2008 “The performance of the second version is exemplary, as is that of the two-movement Rhapsody Concerto where Matoušek, exchanging violin for viola, luxuriates in the radiant lyricism of Martinu's last period.” BBC Music Magazine, August 2008 **** | 
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