Concertos, Violin Concertos, Martinů (composer)
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Martinů: Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 - Bartók: Sonata for Solo Violin
Frank Peter Zimmermann (violin), Bamberger Symphoniker, Jakub Hrůša
Zimmermann has fully absorbed the slightly eclectic style of [the First Concerto] and produces a performance of conviction, not to mention dazzling virtuosity. Hrůša accompanies with understanding... —
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Record Review, 5th December 2020, Record of the Week
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Gramophone Magazine, January 2021, Recording of the Month
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BBC Music Magazine, February 2021, Concerto Choice
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Gramophone Awards, 2021, Shortlisted - Concerto
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BBC Music Magazine Awards, 2022, Shortlisted - Concerto
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Igor Stravinsky, Bartók & Martinů
RecommendedFrank Peter Zimmermann (violin), Bamberger Symphoniker, Jakub Hrůša
With Jakub Hrůša and his super-attentive Bamberg orchestra, Frank Peter Zimmermann trumps the self-confident projection of his younger self...Stravinsky’s framing movements seem defter now,... —
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Presto Recordings of the Year, Finalists 2024
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International Classical Music Awards, 2025, Nominated - Concertos
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Martinu - The complete music for violin and orchestra Volume 3
Bohuslav Matoušek (violin & viola)
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Hogwood
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... —
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Gramophone Magazine, July 2008, Editor's Choice
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Martinu Violin Concertos 1 & 2, Stravinsky Divertimento
Josef Špaček (soloist), Miroslav Sekera (soloist), Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Petr Popelka
Špaček's account of the Stravinsky, delightfully deft and skittish, admits more astringency than old-school interpreters allowed. —
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International Classical Music Awards, 2023, Nominated - Historical
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Martinu - The complete music for violin and orchestra Volume 4
Bohuslav Matoušek (violin)
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Hogwood
In these beautifully recorded performances, both Christopher Hogwood and Bohuslav Matoušek have a profound understanding of Martinu's style and the Czech Philharmonic response with radiant playing… —
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Special offer. Johanna Martzy, Vol. 3
Johanna Martzy (violin), Adolph Hallis (piano), István Hajdu (piano)
Netherlands Radio Orchestra, New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Stuttgart Radio Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra, Willem van Otterloo, André Cluytens, Hans Müller-Kray, George Szell
The rediscovery of gifted Hungarian Martzy (1924-79) continues apace with this selection of live broadcasts and concerts including sparkling Mozart and a stunning Bartok Rhapsody. —
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Giorgio Koukl (piano), Mikael Ericsson (cello), Frantisek Maly (piano), Jadwiga Gadulanka (soprano), Ilya Kaler (violin), Ashley Wass (piano), Arkady Mishenkin (tenor), Elena Okolysheva (mezzo-soprano), Artur Pizarro (piano), James Barbagallo (piano), Zina Schiff (violin), Mary Barranger (piano),...
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