Third volume of Early Ochestral Works is out
Toccata Classics released third volume of early orchestral works by Bohuslav Martinů. This series has offered, for example, the first recording of the ballet Shadow, H 102. In the following years, two more volumes are going to be released. As in previous albums, orchestra Sinfonia Varsovia with British conductor Ian Hobson perform Martinů’s early and almost forgotten pieces.→ More
73rd Prague Spring and Bohuslav Martinů
The 73rd International Music Festival Prague Spring will offer around 50 concerts between 12 May and 3 June 2018. Its main dramaturgical line will be the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the foundation of Czechoslovakia, which will be celebrated by the music of Czech and Slovak authors, whose works create a modern cultural picture of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic abroad. One of the main representatives of these authors is Bohuslav Martinů, his music will be performed for instance at the concerts of the Czech Philharmonic or Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra.→ More
23rd edition of the Festival Bohuslav Martinů Days dedicated to prof Václav Riedlbauch
23rd edition of the festival celebrating works of the world known Czech composer of modern classical music Bohuslav Martinů will take place in Prague from 5th to 20th December. This year’s edition is dedicated to the memory of prof. Václav Riedlbauch, former director of the Bohuslav Martinů Foundation, who passed away in November. Full program: https://www.martinu.cz/en/institutions/bohuslav-martinu-days/bohuslav-martinu-days-2017/program/→ More
Fifth volume of the BMCE presented at the Benefit Concert of the Bohuslav Martinů Institute
At the third benefit concert of the Bohuslav Martinů Institute, on November 20th, the fifth volume of the Bohuslav Martinů Complete Edition published by Bärenreiter was presented by its co-editor and director of the Bohuslav Martinů Institute Aleš Březina. It contains String Quartets No. 4 - 7, which Martinů composed between 1937 and 1947.→ More
Bohuslav Martinů Foundation Competition 2017 starts today
22nd Bohuslav Martinů Foundation Competition 2017 will be held during 23rd and 26th of November at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. This year, 27 young musicians from Czech Republic and Slovakia will compete in two royal categories: voice and cello. The jury, composed of the most renowned Czech pedagogues, soloists and chamber musicians, can look forward to the best of what the young generation can currently offer.→ More
CD with Bouquet of Flowers is out!
Supraphon, in cooperation with Czech Radio, releases an album with a new recording of Bohuslav Martinů's Bouquet of Flowers, H 260 and a premiere recording of Jan Novák's Philharmonic Dances. It is performed by the Czech Radio Symphony Orchestra with conductor Tomáš Netopil, soloists Kateřina Kněžíková, Michael Kapustová, Jaroslav Březina, Adam Plachetka, Prague Philharmonic Choir and Kühn's Children's Choir.→ More
CD Bohuslav Martinů Days 2015 has been released
Every year, International Martinů Circle publishes a CD from the Bohuslav Martinů Days Festival, featuring both Martinů’s compositions recorded directly at the events, as well as unique historical recordings. The new annual CD from the Bohuslav Martinů Days Festival 2015 has been now released.→ More
New recording of the Epic of Gilgamesh named Disc of the Week by BBC Radio 3
The new Epic of Gilgamesh recording by Supraphon is postitively reviewed shortly after its release. Besides of review by The Guardian, the album has been named as BBC Radio 3 CD Review's Disc of the Week. Martinů's oratoro was recorded in January in Prague‘s Rudolfinum by the Czech Philharmonic, the Prague Philharmonic Choir and soloists led by Manfred Honeck for the first time in the original English version, based on a score from critical edition prepared by the Bohuslav Martinů Institute (ed. Aleš Březina).→ More
3rd Benefit Concert for the Bohuslav Martinů Institute with Josef Špaček and Miroslav Sekera
The third Benefit Concert of the Bohuslav Martinů Institute will take place again in the beautiful premises of the Kaiserstein Palace in the center of Prague. This year, one of the most prominent representatives of the younger generation, concert master of the Czech Philharmonic and laureate of the International Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels Josef Špaček together with outstanding pianist Miroslav Sekera have accepted our invitation to perform at this event.→ More
Martinů Festtage 2017 in Basel shows Martinů from different angles
From 28 October to 12 November, 23rd Martinů Festtage 2017 dedicated to the composer Bohuslav Martinů will take place in Basel, Switzerland. Switzerland played an important role in Martinů’s life, he regularly stayed there with his friends Paul and Maja Sacher, composing some of his most recognizable works. The festival will offer concerts especially with the pieces of the Czech composer, such as Field Mass, H 279...→ More
Prof Václav Riedlbauch sadly passed away
Director of the Bohuslav Martinů Foundation prof. Václav Riedlbauch has sadly passed away today in his 70 years. Rest in peace!→ More
Significant donation to the Bohuslav Martinů's Centre in Polička
The Bohuslav Martinů's Centre in Polička received more than 100 originals of letters, which Bohuslav Martinů and his Czech-American friend Frank Rybka exchanged during their long lasting friendship. Martinů met Rybka shortly after arriving in New York in 1941. Until now, researchers have been able to study only copies of this correspondence that Rybka's son James made available to the Bohuslav Martinů Institute 10 years ago, now te originals will be available in CBM in Polička.→ More
New recording of the Epic of Gilgamesh by Czech Philharmonic
On 20 October 2017, Supraphon will release the premiere recording of the oratorio for soloists, narrator, mixed choir and orchestra in its original English version, as engrossingly performed by the Czech Philharmonic, conducted by Manfred Honeck. The new performance of The Epic of Gilgamesh, H 351, is based on the score’s critical edition, which has been prepared by the Bohuslav Martinů Institute in Prague. Along with top-notch soloists – the soprano Lucy Crowe, the tenor Andrew Staples, the baritone Derek Welton and the bass Jan Martiník – the album features as the narrator the British actor Simon Callow, who made his screen debut in Miloš Forman’s film Amadeus. An essential role in the score is assigned to the chorus, with the task being undertaken on the recording by the internationally renowned Prague Philharmonic Choir. All the performers were hand-picked for the concert and the album by the late chief conductor of the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, Jiří Bělohlávek, who, however, for health reasons, conveyed the oratorio’s live performance in January 2017 to his brilliant Austrian colleague.→ More
Two pieces for piano trio and string orchestra performed by PKF – Prague Philharmonia
Right after his debut with the San Francisco Symphony, Jakub Hrůša, former chief conductor of the PKF – Prague Philharmonia, returns to his orchestra on Sunday 22nd. The program at the Dvořák Hall of Rudolfinum will offer works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Bohuslav Martinů and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.→ More
Concert in honor of Zuzana Růžičková
A concert in honor of recently deceased Zuzana Růžičková will take place in Rudolfinum with her pupils performing.→ More
Win 3x2 tickets to Martinů with PKF - Prague Philharmonia!
In Prague’s Rudolfinum on October, 22, PKF – Prague Philharmonia under the baton of Jakub Hrůša with Dvořák Trio (Ivo Kahánek, Jan Fišer and Tomáš Jamník) and Kateřina Kněžíková (soprano) will perform two works by Bohuslav Martinů: Concerto for Piano Trio and String Orchestra, H 231 and Concertino for Piano Trio and String Orchestra, H 232. You can win 2 tickets for this concert.→ More
Festive launch of the 4th volume of the BMCE and book Dear Friend Bureš
On October 9, two publications connected with Bohuslav Martinů will be officially launched at the National Theater Brno (Mahen Theatre). The first is a critical edition of Martinů's chamber cantatas on the texts of Miloslav Bureš (Opening of the Springs, The Legend of the Smoke of Potato Tops, A Dandelion Romance and Mikesh from the Mountains), which was published as the 4th volume of the extensive project Bohuslav Martinů Complete Edition, prepared by Bohuslav Martinů Foundation, Bohuslav Martinů Institute and published by Bärenreiter. The first volume of this project (The Epic of Gilgamesh) won the prestigious prize of the German publishers Best Edition 2016, the project was also positively reviewed by the NOTES magazine. The editor of the book is Vít Zouhar, who, together with Gabriela Coufalová, is the author of the book of letters by Bohuslav Martinů to Miloslav Bureš entitled Dear Friend Bureš, which will be also presented today at Mahen Theatre.→ More
Brian Large awarded a Bohuslav Martinů Foundation Medal
Author of a Martinů biography, Brian Large, awarded a Bohuslav Martinů Foundation Medal because of his efforts in promoting Martinů´s legacy.→ More
Prof. Zuzana Růžičková has sadly passed away
It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the passing of the world-renowned harpsichordist Zuzana Růžičková, who died peacefully in her sleep on 27 September 2017→ More
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