A new illustrated book about Bohuslav Martinů is being published
The launch of Veronika Bílková's book will take place on November 17 at the HAMU building and will be accompanied by an exhibition of the author's paintings.→ More
Video: Looking back at the Convergence 2025 festival
Check out this beautifully filmed report by Slovak television from this year's Convergence International Chamber Music Festival.→ More
The president awarded conductor Jakub Hrůša the Medal of Merit
On October 28, Czech President Petr Pavel awarded conductor Jakub Hrůša the Medal of Merit for his contributions to the arts in the Vladislav Hall of Prague Castle.→ More
Launch of new volumes of the critical edition of Martinů's correspondence
In November, two launches of new volumes of the critical edition of Martinů's correspondence will take place. One will be held on 10 November in Prague and the other on 12 November in Olomouc.→ More
Bohuslav Martinů Days 2025 starts today!
The Bohuslav Martinů Days are entering their fourth decade! Today you can listen cantata Mikesh from the Mountains, H 375, choirmaster Marek Vorlíček, at the Martinů Hall fo the Lichtenstein Palace.→ More
Martinů Festtage 2025 in Basel
The 30th edition of the Martinů Festtage will take place in Basel from 19 October to 2 November 2025.→ More
Josef Špaček returns to the music of Bohuslav Martinů
Violin virtuoso Josef Špaček, the Czech Radio Symphony Orchestra, and conductor Petr Popelka reunite to perform the music of Bohuslav Martinů in a new recording from Supraphon.→ More
The exhibition Martinů Walks Through Prague
The exhibition Martinů Walks Through Prague will be held at the Municipal Library, Branch Hloubětín, on 4 November 2025, at 5:00 p.m.→ More
Konvergencie - Festival featuring B. Martinů in Slovakia
From October 14 to 21, 2025, a chamber music festival dedicated to B. Martinů will take place, featuring (among others) legendary thereminist Lydia Kavina! Venue: Bratislava/SK / Design Factory, Moyzes Hall, Artforum, Czech Center, Lumière Cinema, House of Music, Bratislava Conservatory The program will include: 6 concerts, readings about music, a lecture, a screening, a concert for children, and a masterclass.→ More
Anniversaries in Martinů Foundation and Institute
This year are celebrating significant milestones Jiří Teml (90), emeritus and long-standing member of the NBM Board of Trustees, PhDr. Stanislava Střelcová (70), emeritus member and chair of the Board of Trustees, and Mgr. Aleš Březina, Ph.D. (60), long-time director of the Bohuslav Martinů Institute. Congratulations!!!→ More
Meeting of two Martinů Foundations
On September 13, 2025, the first ever meeting between representatives of the Martinů Stiftung Basel and the Bohuslav Martinů Foundation took place in Basel, Switzerland. The Swiss foundation was represented by Katja Schott-Morgenroth, Dr. Lukas Alioth, and Dr. Andri La Roche, while the Czech foundation was represented by the chairman of the board of trustees, Prof. Vít Zouhar, the chairman of the supervisory board, Pavel Solský, and the director of the foundation, Irvin Venyš.→ More
Martinů at Dvořák Prague Festival 2025
Since 2008, the Dvořák Prague Festival has been offering more than two weeks filled with beautiful music and extraordinary cultural events inspired by the life and creative legacy of one of the world’s greatest musical geniuses.→ More
MC Japan Concert and Gathering
On July 13, 2025, members of IMC Japan organized a concert and a subsequent gathering in Tokyo. The concert took place at the Bechstein Centre Tokyo, followed by a reception at Cafe-Alatienne.→ More
Bard Music Festival 2025 programme: Martinů and his World
This year the 35th Bard Music Festival will take place, presenting the life and work of composer Bohuslav Martinů (1890-1959). The festival will include a series of lectures, concerts and opera performances, including the world premiere of the 1st version of Mariken de Nimègue.→ More
Album of the Month by Gramophone Magazine - Martinů: Complete Works for Cello and Piano
The new album by cellist Vilém Vlček and pianist Denis Linnik, Martinů: Complete Works for Cello and Piano (Supraphon, 2025), has won Gramophone magazine's Album of the Month award! You can purchase the album online here: https://www.supraphonline.cz/album/879902-martinu-kompletni-dilo-pro-violoncello-a-klavir→ More
Bohuslav Martinů's Greek Passion in Bordeaux
As part of the fourth annual Pulsations French festival, Martinů's masterpiece, The Greek Passion (2nd version, “Zurich”), will be performed on several dates in Bordeaux. Dates: June 24, 26, 28, and 29 at 8:30 p.m.→ More
Martinů fest Polička 2025
We invite you to the 28th edition of the traditional festival Martinů fest Polička 2025, which will take place from 16 to 31 May.→ More
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