Symphonies by Martinu
The earliest recordings of this aristocrat of pianists reveal his introverted side
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Composer or Director: Bohuslav (Jan) Martinu
Label: The Very Famous
Magazine Review Date: 7/2010
Media Format: CD or Download
Media Runtime: 61
Mastering:
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Catalogue Number: 81 1205-2
Tracks:
Composition | Artist Credit |
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Symphony No. 4 |
Bohuslav (Jan) Martinu, Composer
Bohuslav (Jan) Martinu, Composer Jirí Belohlávek, Conductor Prague Symphony Orchestra |
Symphony No. 5 |
Bohuslav (Jan) Martinu, Composer
Bohuslav (Jan) Martinu, Composer Ostrava Janácek Philharmonic Orchestra Otakar Trhlik, Conductor |
Author: Bryce Morrison
Michelangeli’s agility in the last two movements of Beethoven’s Sonata No 3 has to be heard to be believed, though here and in one of Mozart’s most delectable concertos you will need to look elsewhere – to Kempff, Barenboim and Perahia – for warmth and affection. The Mozart in particular can be chilly and unyielding, dressed, as it were, in stiff brocade. Ward Marston has a hard time making the Milan orchestra sound acceptable but overall does his usual sterling service. An invaluable issue with, hopefully, more to come.
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