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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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...
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Concert in honor of Zuzana Růžičková

A concert in honor of recently deceased Zuzana Růžičková will take place in Rudolfinum with her pupils performing.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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The Greek Passion at the International Festival of Orthodox Music

The 8th Archaion Kallos International Festival of Orthodox Music in Prague will offer a concert to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the death of Nikos Kazantzakis, whose novel Christ Recrucified was used by Bohuslav Martinů for libretto of the Greek Passion, H 372 in 1957. A concert based on the Byzantine hymns used in the famous opera of B. Martinů sung in their original form as well as in the form given by Martinů in the opera, will take place at the Church of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Prague on October, 6th.
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EXHIBITION: Bohuslav Martinů and his travels

Exhibition focused on Bohuslav Martinů’s never-ending travels takes place in his hometown Polička until 5th November. At the exhibition opening laureate of the Bohuslav Martinů Foundation Competition Kristýna Znamenáčková performed some of his works.
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Juliette (The Key to Dreams) from the National Theatre in Prague live on ČT Art!

Juliette (The Key to Dreams), H 253 by Bohuslav Martinů will appear for the first time in new season in the National Theatre in Prague on September 29, at 8.00 pm. The production of the dreamy opera is prepared by musical director of the National Theatre in Prague Jaroslav Kyzlink, with Zuzana Gilhuus as a stage director. Starring Peter Berger as Michel and Alžběta Poláčková as Juliette. The performance will be broadcast live.
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New Martinů Revue 2.2017 is out!

The second issue of Martinů Revue (2/2017) was published and as always contains all the latest information, reviews and interviews concerning the Czech composer Bohuslav Martinů. Read on...
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Jan Vladimir Matejcek passed away

Jan Vladimir Matejcek, a champion of composers', authors' and publishers' rights, international lawyer, business executive and tireless supporter of Canadian creators of music, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2017 in Toronto, surrounded by his family.
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The Greek Passion received the Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik!

An opera by Bohuslav Martinů The Greek Passion, H 372 received the Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik ("German Record Critics' Award") for the recording of last season’s production in Oper Graz. 158 jury members in 32 categories chose award winning recordings from 288 nominationated albums of the last quarter.
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