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Bohuslav Martinu, Composer
Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959) was a Czech composer and violinist whose works combined traditional and modern forms--such as neoclassicism and jazz, respectively--with subtle, occasional hints of Moravian folk melodies. Martinu enjoyed late acclaim for a composer who began so young. Initially an aspiring violinist, he gained a reputation as a fine performer in his hometown and even joined the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra as second violinist. Celebrated posthumously as a national treasure, he...
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Duo No. 1 for Violin and Viola, "Three Madrigals" (17:41)
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Recording Date:
Sat 21 Apr 1979
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Variations on a theme of Rossini for Cello and Piano, H 290 (12:02)
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Recording Date:
Thu 30 Jan 2014
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Intro / about... (0:38)
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I - Allegro non troppo (7:22)
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