BOHUSLAV MARTINUO (1890–1959)

The Complete Music For Violin And Orchestra Volume 3

 

Suite concertante for violin and orchestra FIRST VERSION H276 [24'02] First Recording

1 Prelude: Allegro moderato [3'28]

2 Meditation: Largo [5'52]

3 Intermezzo: Andantino poco moderato – Vivace [6'39]

4 Finale: Allegro vivo [7'59]

Suite concertante for violin and orchestra SECOND VERSION H276A [22'42]

5 Toccata: Allegro poco moderato [4'12]

6 Aria: Andantino [7'53]

7 Scherzo: Allegretto scherzando [4'14]

8 Rondo: Poco allegro [6'14]

Rhapsody-Concerto for viola and orchestra H337 [21'53]

9 Moderato [10'31]

10 Molto adagio – Poco allegro – Andante molto tranquillo [11'22]

 

Total Duration: 68'49

 

Bohuslav Matoušek - violin & viola

Czech Philharmonic Orchestra / Christopher Hogwood

 

This is the third volume in Hyperion’s set of the complete works for violin and orchestra by Martinuo, featuring the wonderful Bohuslav Matoušek with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra under Christopher Hogwood. Many first recordings are included in the series, as well as works totally unperformed outside the Czech Republic. The two very different versions of Martinuo’s Suite concertante are fascinating rarities. The only well-known work on this disc is the Rhapsody-Concerto for viola and orchestra: a lyrical, virtuosic piece written for Jascha Viessi and one of the most performed viola concertos of the twentieth century.

 

The programme notes by Aleš BÚesina are meticulously researched and provide a comprehensive background to the intriguing genesis and performance history of these works.

 

Hyperion CDA67673