Martinů
Oboe Concertos from Bohemia (Claves)
(Déjà Review) An excellently planned programme [NHo]
Stravinsky, Bartok & Martinů (BIS)
A puzzling release in which clarity trumps nuance and warmth [JW]
Martinů: Complete Piano Trios (Naxos)
The Arbors showcase these compelling works with vitality and élan [SG]
Echoes of Bohemia: Czech Music for Wind (Chandos)
The Orsini Ensemble rises superbly to all the challenges of this colourful and attractive music [GPJ]
Rautavaara & Martinů: Piano Concertos (BIS)
This attractive coupling should win new friends for these works [SB]
Rautavaara & Martinů: Piano Concertos (BIS)
An unusual coupling of concertos in outstanding performances and sound [LW]
Martinů: Symphonies 3 & 4 (Supraphon)
(Déjà Review) An auspicious launch for the first fresh new Martinů cycle of the new century [RB]
Martinů, Krása, Kalabis: Harpsichord concerti (Hyperion)
A delightful collection of modern concertos for the harpsichord [SB]
Slavic Rhapsody (Brilliant Classics)
This programme of Czech music for strings gives much pleasure [LW]
Harpsichord Concertos (Hyperion)
Communicative powers to the fore, Esfahani breathes life into three Czech harpsichord works [JW]
Martinů: Larmes de couteau (Capriccio)
Martinů’s one-act operas heard in persuasive, lively performances [JW]
Martinů: Cello Sonatas (Pentatone)
A warmly sympathetic duo rates highly in Martinů Cello Sonatas [JW]
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