NEWS

29
TH
JANUARY 2026


A new double issue of Martinů Revue has been published

A new double issue of the scholarly journal Martinů Revue (2–3/2025) has been published. Among other themes, it is dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Bohuslav Martinů Institute. The issue offers a broad thematic range of texts mapping not only the personality and work of Bohuslav Martinů, but also the current state of Martinů scholarship and performance practice.
 

Contents of the double issue

Highlights

  • New BMCE volume released: Cello Concerto No. 1, H 196 I–III

  • Between Berlioz and Mozart – Impressions from the Bard Music Festival

Martinů Walks through Prague / Part 2 (Lucie Harasim Berná)

  • The Prague Premiere of the Ballet Špalíček (The Chap-Book) 
  • Juliette, or the Key to Dreams – The Most Marvellous Premiere in Martinů’s Life

30 Years of the Bohuslav Martinů Institute

  • The Martinů Institute – A Short View into the Past
  • Martinů Is a Universe (Aleš Březina)
  • The Joy of Knowledge: 30 Years of the Bohuslav Martinů Institute (Vít Zouhar)
  • My Life with Bohuslav Martinů (Sandra Bergmannová)
  • Martinů Captured My Heart (Jana Honzíková)
  • Personal Memories and Thanks from IMC Chairman (Michael Crump)
  • Bohuslav Martinů’s Music Has Become Ingrained into My Very Being (Veronika Vildmanová)

Reviews and Reflections

  • Bratislava Honours Bohuslav Martinů (Michal Hůska)
  • The Greek Passion in Bordeaux (Marc Landou)
  • The Third Experience Martinů Weekend in Polička (Monika Holá)

Anniversaries and Context

  • Centenary 1925/2025: Martinů’s First Piano Concerto H 149 & Second String Quartet H 150

Archives, Sources, and Research

  • New Sources at the Bohuslav Martinů Institute from 2024 (Marek Pechač)
  • From School Desk to Tram Stop (David Nugent)

IMC News and Concert Listings


This double issue also includes a bonus supplement featuring texts and materials that could not be included in the main volume.

 
The current issue is available in print and electronic formats.
Orders: incircle@martinu.cz