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The pieces Bohuslav Martinů composed between 1953 to 1958, towards the end of his life – Les Fresques de Piero della Francesca, The Parables and Les Estampes – are profound, extraordinary, truly mature gems. Their brilliance, however, is yet to be fully appreciated. The director of the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Jakub Čížek, said: “The recording of mature Bohuslav Martinů works we have made with Tomáš Netopil is another contribution of ours dedicated to mapping the music of Czech 20th-century giants. There is never enough we can do for these composers and their creation!”
Bohuslav Martinů wrote the works featured on the new album following his return to Europe from the USA. The conductor Tomáš Netopil said: “I am fascinated by the wide range of compositional styles Martinů applied in these diverse pieces dating from his late creative period. Following the Baroque-like Overture, the listeners can immerse themselves in the opulent symphonic sound of Les Fresques, in which intense expression is brought about by dividing the string component into fine microworlds, which further enhances the full-blooded orchestral sound. The symphonic prelude The Rock constitutes an essential piece in the mosaic of Bohuslav Martinů’s late music. The end of it indicates a direct thematic inspiration for his next, more extensive opus – The Parables. And when it comes to Les Estampes, the final work on the album, its tenderness and intimate nature reveal yet another facet of Bohuslav Martinů’s compositional bounty, highlighting his great mastery". © Supraphon
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Bohuslav MARTINU, Composer - Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Tomas Netopil, Conductor, MainArtist
2021 SUPRAPHON a.s. 2021 SUPRAPHON a.s.
Bohuslav MARTINU, Composer - Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Tomas Netopil, Conductor, MainArtist
2021 SUPRAPHON a.s. 2021 SUPRAPHON a.s.
Bohuslav MARTINU, Composer - Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Tomas Netopil, Conductor, MainArtist
2021 SUPRAPHON a.s. 2021 SUPRAPHON a.s.
Bohuslav MARTINU, Composer - Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Tomas Netopil, Conductor, MainArtist
2021 SUPRAPHON a.s. 2021 SUPRAPHON a.s.
Bohuslav MARTINU, Composer - Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Tomas Netopil, Conductor, MainArtist
2021 SUPRAPHON a.s. 2021 SUPRAPHON a.s.
Bohuslav MARTINU, Composer - Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Tomas Netopil, Conductor, MainArtist
2021 SUPRAPHON a.s. 2021 SUPRAPHON a.s.
Bohuslav MARTINU, Composer - Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Tomas Netopil, Conductor, MainArtist
2021 SUPRAPHON a.s. 2021 SUPRAPHON a.s.
Bohuslav MARTINU, Composer - Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Tomas Netopil, Conductor, MainArtist
2021 SUPRAPHON a.s. 2021 SUPRAPHON a.s.
Bohuslav MARTINU, Composer - Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Tomas Netopil, Conductor, MainArtist
2021 SUPRAPHON a.s. 2021 SUPRAPHON a.s.
Bohuslav MARTINU, Composer - Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Tomas Netopil, Conductor, MainArtist
2021 SUPRAPHON a.s. 2021 SUPRAPHON a.s.
Bohuslav MARTINU, Composer - Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Tomas Netopil, Conductor, MainArtist
2021 SUPRAPHON a.s. 2021 SUPRAPHON a.s.
Album review
The pieces Bohuslav Martinů composed between 1953 to 1958, towards the end of his life – Les Fresques de Piero della Francesca, The Parables and Les Estampes – are profound, extraordinary, truly mature gems. Their brilliance, however, is yet to be fully appreciated. The director of the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, Jakub Čížek, said: “The recording of mature Bohuslav Martinů works we have made with Tomáš Netopil is another contribution of ours dedicated to mapping the music of Czech 20th-century giants. There is never enough we can do for these composers and their creation!”
Bohuslav Martinů wrote the works featured on the new album following his return to Europe from the USA. The conductor Tomáš Netopil said: “I am fascinated by the wide range of compositional styles Martinů applied in these diverse pieces dating from his late creative period. Following the Baroque-like Overture, the listeners can immerse themselves in the opulent symphonic sound of Les Fresques, in which intense expression is brought about by dividing the string component into fine microworlds, which further enhances the full-blooded orchestral sound. The symphonic prelude The Rock constitutes an essential piece in the mosaic of Bohuslav Martinů’s late music. The end of it indicates a direct thematic inspiration for his next, more extensive opus – The Parables. And when it comes to Les Estampes, the final work on the album, its tenderness and intimate nature reveal yet another facet of Bohuslav Martinů’s compositional bounty, highlighting his great mastery". © Supraphon
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 01:12:03
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: Tomáš Netopil Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra
- Composer: Bohuslav Martinů
- Label: Supraphon a.s.
- Genre: Classical
2021 SUPRAPHON a.s. 2021 SUPRAPHON a.s.
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