This disc presents a kind of musical journey reflecting the rich and varied compositions of the Czech composer Bohuslav Martinu, an artist whose own life”s journeys offer poignant testimony to the times in which he lived.

Martinu manages somehow to blend his harmonic kaleidoscope with a delectable mix of earthy tenderness, unpredictable rhythm, tuneful lyrical lines, and a spicy trace of virtuosity. Music is never more fun then this, for players and listeners alike.

TRACK LISTING:
1. Les Rondes: Movt I Poco Allegro
2. Les Rondes: Movt 2 Poco Andantino
3. Les Rondes: Movt 3 Allegro
4. Les Rondes: Movt 4 Tempo Di Valse
5. Les Rondes: Antantino
6. Les Rondes: Allegro Vivo
7. Trois Esquisses: I
8. Trois Esquisses: II
9. Trois Esquisses: III
10. Ser No.3: Movt 1 Poco Allegro
11. Ser No.3: Movt 2 Thema Con Var
12. Intermezzo: Moderato
13. Intermezzo: Andante
14. Intermezzo: Poco Allegro
15. Merry Christmas 1941
16. Vars
17. Andante

Additional Details

Label: Summit Records

Genre: Classical

Run Time: 40 mins

Release Date: 07/01/12

UPC: 099402246925