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Bohuslav Martinu, Composer
Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959) was a Czech composer and violinist whose works combined traditional and modern forms--such as neoclassicism and jazz, respectively--with subtle, occasional hints of Moravian folk melodies. Martinu enjoyed late acclaim for a composer who began so young. Initially an aspiring violinist, he gained a reputation as a fine performer in his hometown and even joined the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra as second violinist. Celebrated posthumously as a national treasure, he...
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Recording Date:
Fri 13 Nov 2009
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III - Allegro commodo (4:58)
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Recording Date:
Thu 29 Sep 2011
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Memorial to Lidice, H 296 (8:41)
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Recording Date:
Sun 20 Mar 2011
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Poco allegro (4:58)
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Andante (6:44)
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Allegro (6:36)
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The 1893 premiere of Tchaikovsky's Symphony no 6 "Pathetique" in St. Petersburg. Also on this day... Schubert finishes the composit...
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For Grammy Award-nominated cellist Matt Haimovitz , the 2012-13 season is an eventful one, with the release of three major recordings ; his firs...
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Poulenc And Martinu
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Martinu's Third
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English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams born in 1872. Also on this day... Composer Johann Ludwig Krebs baptized in 1713. Can...
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Soap Box
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4:12 AM - 2 Oct 2009
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Links
Program notes for Martinu's Variations on a Theme of Rossini
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