Since you are interested in Piano Concertos Vol 2: Piano Concertos Nos. 1, 2 & 4, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
BOHUSLAV MARTINU
Martinu: The Complete Music for Violin and Orchestra (Vol 4) Bohuslav Matousek (violin) / Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Hogwood [ Hyperion / CD - released 20/Sep/2008 ] "In these beautifully recorded performances, both Christopher Hogwood and Bohuslav Matoushek have a profound understanding of Martinu's style and the Czech Philharmonic responds with radiant playing." (BBC Music) |
BOHUSLAV MARTINU
Martinu: Complete Music for Violin & Orchestra-Volume 3 Bohuslav Matousek (violin & viola), Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Hogwood [ Hyperion / CD - released 23/Jun/2008 ] "A major concertante piece is restored to public view...Hyperion's Martinu series continues apace and with great distinction. Christopher Hogwood and his Czech Philharmonic forces here delve into some of the less well known corners of Martinu's... |
BOHUSLAV MARTINU
Martinu: Piano Concertos Vol 1: Piano Concertos Nos. 3 and 5 / Concertino Giorgio Koukl (piano) / Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic Orchestra / Arthur Fagen [ Naxos / CD - released 1/Feb/2010 ] "Naxos's sound is first rate, clear and bright with the right balance between soloist and orchestra. Warmly recommended." Gramophone Magazine Editor's Choice March 2010 |
BOHUSLAV MARTINU
The Complete Music for Violin and Orchestra (Vol 1) Bohuslav Matousek (violin) / Czech Philharmonic Orchestra / Christopher Hogwood [ Hyperion / CD - released 31/Oct/2007 ] '[Duo concertante] Written in Martinu's best 1930s concerto grosso style, its three movements are limpidly scored, allowing the flowing, interweaving lines of the soloists to sound to best advantage; as the excellent booklet-notes say, "an... |
BOHUSLAV MARTINU
The Complete Music for Violin and Orchestra Vol 2 Bohuslav Matousek (violin) / Czech Philharmonic Orchestra / Christopher Hogwood [ Hyperion / CD - released 20/Feb/2008 ] 'This disc is superb in every aspect from performance to recording quality, and will really force the listener to re-evaluate Martinu's place among composers. Very highly recommended' (Audiophile Audition, USA) |