This page lists all recordings of Czech Rhapsody for violin and piano, by Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959) on CD. Generally, more recent CDs are listed first, but with priority given to items that are in stock. |
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Bohuslav Matoušek (violin) & Karel Košárek (piano) Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Hogwood This is the second 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.
Included here is the Concerto da camera, a favourite among Martinuo’s instrumental concertos because of the freshness of
its musical invention, the sensual sound of the orchestral part and the virtuosity of the solo parts.
The joyful Czech Rhapsody is a thrilling virtuoso work, dedicated to Kreisler.
The Concerto for violin, piano and orchestra is an enigmatic and highly personal work, structurally driven by its
emotional nature and perhaps echoing the crisis in the composer’s personal life, caused by the sudden breakdown in
the summer of 1952 of his long-term relationship with Rosalyn Barstow. “With its fresh invention and lively demeanour, this remains one of his more popular concertos although it has never received its due on disc. This newcomer sets that omission straight, however, crisply performed and immaculately recorded. The same applies to its companion pieces…strongly recommended” Gramophone Magazine “Matousek's strutting sense of rhythm, innate feel for the angular melodic line, comic touch and tender, almost homesick lyricism in the adagios make these compelling performances. He is more reflective in the Rhapsody Concerto, where even the virtuosic passages have a contemplative character. Christopher Hogwood conducts the Czech Philharmonic with bohemian zip and panache.” The Times, 10th May 2008 **** “Christopher Hogwood and Katel Matoušek are entirely at home with this repertoire. There is a huge amount to enjoy.” BBC Music Magazine, May 2008 **** “A delightful second programme of Martinu violin concertos from Prague. Concerto da camera (1941)… remains one of his more popular concertos although it has never received its due on disc. This newcomer sets that omission straight, however, crisply performed and immaculately recorded. The disc concludes with Jirí Teml's idiomatic orchestration of the Czech Rhapsody... it is a splendid piece, warm and lyrical and beautifully played. Strongly recommended.” Gramophone Magazine, March 2008 | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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Martinu: | Elegy for Violin and Piano, H. 3 Concerto for Violin and Piano, H. 13 Sonata for Violin & Piano in C major, H. 120 Sonata for Violin & Piano in D minor, H. 152 Impromtpu for Violin and Piano, H. 166 Sonata for Violin & Piano No. 1, H. 182 Five Short Pieces for Violin and Piano, H. 184 Ariette for Violin and Piano, H. 188 Sonata for Violin & Piano No. 2, H. 208 Seven Arabesques. Rhytmic Etudes for Violin and Piano, H. 201 Sonatina for Violin & Piano, H. 262 Intermezzo Rhythmic Etudes for Violin and Piano, H. 202 Five Madrigal Stanzas Sonata for Violin & Piano No. 3, H. 303 Czech Rhapsody for violin and piano |
Bohuslav Matoušek (violin) & Petr Adamec (piano) Violin and piano were the instruments whose technical and expressive possibilities Martinu knew best. Thanks to the violin he made it from his home town of Policka to his conservatory studies in Prague and, in time, to the position of 2nd Violin in the Czech Philharmonic. Although his composing soon took precedence over his performing, and he sold his violin immediately upon arriving in Paris, the instrument remained with Martinu the composer for his entire life. Thus this complete works edition affords a rare glimpse into his continually evolving creative process. The project was undertaken by supremely qualified artists: Bohuslav Matoušek, soloist and former 1st Violin of the Stamic Quartet has devoted himself to Martinu with boundless dedication and insight, frequently performing these works with pianist Petr Adamec both in the Czech Republic and abroad. Thus just as the 33-year-old Martinu once set out into the wide world with his violin tucked under his arm, so these artists bring his music to the world time and time again. | | | Usually despatched in 4 - 5 working days. |
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