Bohuslav Martinů Days 2026
From symphonic sound to theatrical playfulness – the Bohuslav Martinů Days return for their 32nd edition→ More
Experience Martinů 2026 | Family Festival in Polička
27 – 30 August 2026. The fourth edition of a festival full of music for young and old alike, subtitled “Songs of Home.”→ More
Bohuslav Martinů at the Berlin Philharmonic Digital Concert Hall
Would you like to treat yourself to some world-class classical music even while you’re relaxing this summer? The works of Bohuslav Martinů are regularly performed by the Berlin Philharmonic and the world’s leading musicians. You can find all of these recordings conveniently in one place in the Digital Concert Hall archive.→ More
The new issue of Martinů Revue has been published
The latest issue of Martinů Revue (January–June 2026) brings the latest news on developments surrounding Bohuslav Martinů both at home and abroad.→ More
NEW BOOK | Martinů Family: The Composers Roots in Polička
The Palacký University Press in Olomouc has published a book by Monika Holá that introduces the individual members of the composer’s family from Polička.→ More
New Film Bohuslav Martinů: A Czech in New York
Filmmaker Kees van Es is working on a new poetic documentary titled Bohuslav Martinů: A Bohemian in New York. It´s still possible to join and support the film here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/martinu.→ More
Leoš Janáček International Music Festival | Songs by Martinů and Kaprálová
Friday 3 July 2026. The closing concert of the Leoš Janáček International Music Festival will feature a selection of songs by Bohuslav Martinů, Vítězslava Kaprálová, and Mikuláš Schneider-Trnavský, performed by Alžběta Poláčková and Martin Levický.→ More
The book Bohuslav Martinů won the 2026 Golden Ribbon competition!
Veronika Bílková’s book Bohuslav Martinů won the 2026 Zlatá stuha competition, taking home the top prize in the non-fiction category for children and young adults.→ More
Martinů Twice at the Smetana Litomyšl Festival
This year’s Smetana Litomyšl Festival will offer two exceptional evenings featuring works by Bohuslav Martinů in forms that rarely appear on concert stages.→ More
European premiere of the first version of the opera Mariken de Nimègue
The Prague Symphony Orchestra FOK and the Prague Philharmonic Choir present the EUROPEAN PREMIERE of the first version of the opera Mariken of Nimègue conducted by Tomáš Netopil., 17 and 18 June in Prague, Municipal House. The same program will also be performed at the Smetana’s Litomyšl Festival on Friday 19 June 2026.→ More
Jakub Hrůša | Symphony No. 1
4 - 6 June 2026" Three evenings with Czech Music in Berlin§ Jakub Hrůša will conduct the Berlin Philharmonic in a program featuring works by Kaprálová, Suk and Martinů. Violinist Julia Fischer will also perform as a soloist (Fantasy by Suk).→ More
Martinů Walks Through Prague | Exhibition opening
Wednesday 3 June 2026, 18:00 - Opening Ceremony of an exhibition marking the 30th anniversary of Bohuslav Martinu Institute, exhibition will be available at the Písek Municipal Library till 10 July.→ More
The Opening of the Springs | Prague Music Academy
Sunday 31 May 2026. Pavla Zumrová’s Prague Music Academy and the Jan Deyl Conservatory will present their production of the famous cantata on two dates: May 31 in Prague and June 14 in Ledeč nad Sázavou.→ More
British director Brian Large has passed away
Brian Large, a distinguished British television director of opera and a major promoter of the work of Bohuslav Martinů, died on 23 May 2026 in New York at the age of 89.→ More
New Complete Recording of Symphonies Released by Deutsche Grammophon
Deutsche Grammophon releases the first complete recording of Bohuslav Martinů’s symphonies, performed by Jakub Hrůša and the Bamberger Symphoniker – a project that unites top‑tier artistry with a deep understanding of the composer’s legacy.→ More
Martinů fest Polička 2026
We invite you to the 29th edition of the traditional Martinů Fest Polička, which will take place from May 15 to 30, 2026, in the composer’s hometown.→ More
NeoKlasik Orchestra | The Opening of the Springs
Sunday 31 May 2026. The concert will mark the 70th anniversary of the premiere of Martinů’s cantata and the 300th anniversary of the completion of the Baroque pavilion on the grounds of the Břevnov Monastery, which includes the Vojtěška Spring.→ More
Passing of Musicologist Jitka Fukačová
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of musicologist and long‑time radio editor Dr Jitka Fukačová→ More
Martinů at the Prague Spring Festival 2026
Saturday 16 May 2026. The Smetana Trio will perform Bohuslav Martinů’s Piano Trio No. 2 in D minor at the Prague Spring.→ More
Lecture by Aleš Březina | From MartinWHO to MartinWOW
Thursday 7 May 2026. Aleš Březina will give a lecture at the University of Ljubljana on how the reception of the composer’s work has evolved from the 20th century to the present day.→ More
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