Concerto for Harpsichord and Small Orchestra, H. 246

Allegretto


  • Recorded: 23rd September 1987
  • Record Place: The Dvořák Hall of Rudolfinum, Prague
  • First Release: 1990
  • (P) 1990 SUPRAPHON a.s.
  • Genre: Orchestral

Artists

  • music by: Bohuslav Martinů
  • harpsichord: Zuzana Růžičková
  • conductor: Václav Neumann
  • musical group: Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra

Album

Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Václav Neumann

Martinů: Concertos for Oboe, Harpsichord and Piano No. 3

Catalogue Number: SU 3622-2
Published: 29th July 2002
Genre: Orchestral
Format: 1 CD
Bohuslav Martinů (1890 - 1959), who was himself a violinist in the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra in his youth, was immensely fond of the genre of concerto. No wonder then that he was also an exceptionally keen composer of concertant literature. Martinů's compositional legacy includes no fewer than 26 concertos for various solo instruments and orchestra (five for piano, four featuring violin, another four with cello, four concertos for other solo instruments and orchestra, and nine concertos for several instruments and orchestra). The refinement of his feeling for the ideal setting of the solo instrument within the orchestral texture is utterly remarkable. Martinů's mastery at leading the solo instrumental part is exemplified by the concertos featured on this CD. Excellingin the various solo parts is a cast of exquisite Czech artists: the oboist Ivan Séquardt, harpsichord virtuoso Zuzana Růžičková, and pianist Josef Páleníček. They are provided an equally accomplished backing by the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Václav Neumann.

Slogan: Bohuslav Martinů concertos: a formidable world of instrumental virtuosity.
Bohuslav Martinů
Concerto for Oboe and Small Orchestra, H. 353
1. Moderato 05:22
2. Poco andante 06:47
3. Poco allegro 05:58
Bohuslav Martinů
Concerto for Harpsichord and Small Orchestra, H. 246
4. Poco allegro 06:25
5. Adagio 04:37
6. Allegretto 06:42
Bohuslav Martinů
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 3, H. 316
7. Allegro 09:04
8. Andante poco moderato 11:07
9. Moderato. Allegro 09:42