Bohuslav Martinů
(1890-1959)
Concerto da Camera for Violin & Strings
Concerto for Violin, Piano & Orchestra
Czech Rhapsody
Bohuslav Matouek, violin
Karel Koárek, piano
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra/Christopher Hogwood
Hyperion CDA67672 64:35
These works have enjoyed few recordings and it's good to have them on one CD. The little rhapsody runs about ten minutes, the concertos about 25 each, the violin and piano work being particularly attractive. This is the second of a series devoted to Martinů's works for violin and orchestra.
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