Chamber, Duos, Violin & Piano Duos, Martinů (composer)
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Martinů: Concerto for Violin, Piano and Orchestra, Violin Sonata No. 3 & Five Short Pieces
Josef Špaček (violin), Miroslav Sekera (piano), Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Petr Popelka
Among other works featuring violin and orchestra, one of the most immediately appealing is the Concerto for Violin, Piano and Orchestra, written in 1953 towards the end of his sojourn in the... —
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Their way with the core repertoire here, the sonatas and variations, is mostly excellent. Outer movements are all well paced with genuine eloquence in the more reflective passages. —
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Gramophone Magazine, August 2025, Recording of the Week
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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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Martinu - The complete music for violin and orchestra Volume 2
Bohuslav Matoušek (violin) & Karel Košárek (piano)
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Hogwood
Christopher Hogwood and Katel Matoušek are entirely at home with this repertoire. There is a huge amount to enjoy. —
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Suk, Martinu, Fiser - Works For Violin and Piano
Daniel Matejča (violin, soloist), Jan Schulmeister (piano, soloist)
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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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If you're put off by the idea of a whole CD of just violin and cello (Aude Capuçon only joins brothers Renaud and Gautier for the final three minutes), think again! There's an impressive range... —
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