Martinů fest 2026 | Czech Double Reed Ensemble

Georg Friedrich HÄNDEL: Water Music ​and Music for the Royal Fireworks (selection)
Fairy‑Tale Music for “Double-Reed”: A medley of music from fairy tales arranged for double‑reed ensemble
Beáta HLAVENKOVÁ: Emily’s Spring for three voices, three French horns and double‑reed ensemble
Bohuslav MARTINŮ: Serenade No. 2 for two violins and viola, H 216, 2nd movement Poco andante (arranged for double‑reed ensemble)
Georg Friedrich HÄNDEL: Water Music (selection)
Bedřich SMETANA: Arias from the opera Bartered Bride arranged for double‑reed ensemble (Let's rejoice and be merry, arias of Jeník and Kecal)
Film Music arranged for double‑reed ensemble

Czech Double Reed Ensemble

The Czech Double Reed Ensemble is a newly established ensemble bringing together oboists and bassoonists across generations – from the youngest pupils to professional musicians. It builds on the long‑standing activities of the Czech Double Reed Society and develops its educational and concert mission. The ensemble consists of three sections: Stroječek for the youngest players, the main ensemble Dvouplátek, and the Concert Ensemble, which performs more demanding repertoire and appears at major concerts and festivals.

The programme offers a colourful selection of music ranging from Baroque masterpieces to contemporary works, including arrangements of film music and Czech operatic classics. A highlight of the evening is the Serenade No. 2 for two violins and viola by Bohuslav Martinů in a special arrangement for double‑reed ensemble.

More information: https://tyluvdumpolicka.cz/martinu-fest/