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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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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Special offer. A tribute to Rudolf Barshai
Rudolf Barshai (viola), Vladimir Shraibman (piano), Semyon Stuchevsky (piano), Alexander Korneev (flute), Olga Erdeli (harp), Rudolf Barshai (viola/direction), Tatyana Nikolayeva (piano), Leonid Kogan (violin), Mstislav Rostropovich (cello), Emil Gilels (piano), Rostislav Dubinsky (violin), Nina...
Barshai’s death five years ago robbed the world of an influential figure and inspiring musician: violist, conductor, administrator, powerhouse. Through the energy and devotion of his widow Elena... —
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Paganini, Martinů, Tausinger, Ulrich, Nejedlý: Works for Violin
Břetislav Novotný (soloist), Ludmila Tržická (soloist), Emil Leichner (soloist), Lubomír Malý (soloist), Zorka Zichová-Lochmanová (soloist), Prague Conservatory Chamber Orchestra, Prague Symphony Orchestra, Libor Hlaváček
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