Fun, witty and inventive pieces. Delightful.

Who has painted the cover?

Sonething to think about...Symphony No 6 at 2:53:34 the D S C H motive in full orchestra. A " nod" to Shostakovich perhaps?

Hopefully as time goes by Martinu's star will rise more and more. This is a magnificent work - it has a marvellous formality to it.

I can definitely see how he influenced the band Genesis.

Une des meilleures pièces de Martinů, sans ambiguïté.

Makes a good pairing with Stravinsky's "Jeu de cartes." Martinu's jazz-age ballets from his Paris years are wonderful.

These are the definitive interpretations of Martinus wonderful symphonies which should be heard so much more in our concert halls.

Just wonderful. Martinu the Master! Great performances and recording quality.

During his time in Paris Martinu must have heard the music of his contemprary Poulenc. And vice versa of course. The ist movement of Piano Concerto No 1 has many similarities to the style of Poulenc. Martinu had not yet developed his own unique sound that would make his music stand above anything else composed during the 1920 -1930s in Europe.

i keep going back to hear Concerto number 3 . This is truley a magnificent work and should be heard much more. The third movement including the cadenza and the final pages are mind blowing.

Martinů.......I am no conductor, but as a conductor I would place him on the playing schedule❤

The three cello sonatas (H 277, H 286, and H 340) were composed by the Czech composer Bohuslav Martinů. Martinů was one of the most prolific composers of the 20th century, and his works are known for their distinct combination of neoclassicism, modernism, and influences from Czech folk music. Martinů's cello sonatas are renowned for their expressive depth and the intricate relationship between the cello and the piano. They are staples in the cello repertoire and are frequently performed and recorded by cellists around the world. Cello Sonata No. 1, H 277 (1939, Paris) This sonata was composed while Martinů was living in Paris, a city that had a significant impact on his musical style. The work is characteristic of his neoclassical style, blending rhythmic vitality with lyricism. The sonata has three movements: Poco allegro Andante Allegro (poco meno) Cello Sonata No. 2, H 286 (1941, Jamaica, Long Island) By the time Martinů wrote his second cello sonata, he had fled Paris due to the outbreak of World War II and was living in the USA. This piece is a bit more introspective than the first, possibly reflecting the turmoil and upheaval of the times. It also consists of three movements: Allegro Largo Allegro commodo Cello Sonata No. 3, H 340 (1952, Vieux-Moulin) Composed over a decade after the second, this sonata captures a different aspect of Martinů's musical evolution. By this time, he had returned to Europe, and the sonata might reflect his experiences during and after the war. The sonata showcases a mature style and a deep emotional connection between the two instruments. Like the previous two, it also has three movements: Poco andante - Moderato - Allegro Andante Allegro (ma non presto)

Channel is subscribed .....in former years I had Martinů on the label Naxos .....his symphonies and chamber-music.....my channel now ❤thanks a lot

Martinů underrated.....a composer for our time similar to DSCH or Britten. ❤

These chamber pieces are astoundingly forward looking.

素晴らしい！　 マルティヌーのことは最近知り、シンフォニーは１番から６番まで聴いたが、このバレエ曲「踏まれた蝶」も素晴らしい。もっと取り上げられ、メジャーになるべきアーティストだ。

The harpsichord sound is wonderfully crazy but at the same time completely under control. It is rather bonkers and deeply wonderful at the same time. And there is a profound wisdom in the bonkerdom too.

And I like the cover of the video ,like this music ,various ,colorful

Sublime

Sensational....BRAVO from Acapulco!

C est une grande oeuvre. Merci.

Do not let the audio quality (sadly) of the No. 1 discourage you from listening. The following sound way better and Neumann/CPO's Martinů is an experience out of this world.

H 186

21:00 23:35 30:00 38:05

You cannot get "Bach" out of Martinu 's style. Basically, Martinu is a "modern-Bach" who writes polyphonically and I suppose this might "turn some people off" who are looking for a "Stravinsky style" with fancy orchestral brilliance of some of the modern composers. Brilliance for Martinu is in the notes and how they "run" in different directions and develop thematically! Thematic development puts Martinu in the Bach and Beethoven style of composition. Everything is about "the notes" and the way the "notes" move, not about orchestral effect or how the orchestral instruments move. It is a shame that Martinu is not programmed in our modern-day symphony-concert programs anymore!

Cold war....politics interfere with the arts

These really exhibit his delightful playfulness.

Nice to see attention given to this work. It was the subject of my master''s paper. Haunting, with its own kind of beauty

Congratulations to all the musicians and other people who are making sure Martinu gets more attention from the general public. He richly deserves it as these cello sonatas and many other pieces by him prove.

merci !

jubilatoire, drôle, coquin, émouvant

Me encanta .He sabido hoy de este gran compositor

❤Děkuji

I think Martinu deserves more attention - there are some truly wonderful moments here. The piano concertos are also a real treat - especially the fourth and the fifth..

Nobody beats Neumann in these symphonies, in addition the AAD sound is infinitely better than de pasteurized DDD sound....the best recording of this wonderful music.........

Martinu was a force to be reckoned with.

Fantastická hudba !

The closing pages of the 2nd Concerto reminds me of Bartok's 3rd piano concerto.

Great Martinu. A huge output of works which are so underperformed. A genius of a composer .

Great music... 🦋🦋🦋

0:01 is a good place to start. +

Je ne connaissais pas c'est splendide !!!!!

I have had this music in my car's CD player since I drove up to Portland in March. Got put in my place by the shutdown from then until now. It has become my theme music here. Love this!

Nejlepší je, poslechnout si to, pokud dobře znáte pohádkovou knížku Rudyarda Kiplinga Bajky a nebajky, kde je pohádka O motýlu, který dupal, vlastně vzorem. Škoda, že ji zde nelze najít nastudovanou jako balet. Je to vtipné, milé a něžně krásné povídání. Martinů se očividně nechal inspirovat - a dokonale. Díky a ukázku.

awesome.

That´s the symphonies that I can hear again and again! That´s the music! The Great Martinů!

Very great modern music !

Úžasné!

Perfect!