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« on: January 31, 2013, 12:39:08 am »

Two upcoming releases from Toccata I thought I'd point out:



Shortly after the world premiere recording of the complete incidental music to Much Ado About Nothing on Ondine, here comes another recording, this time using the chamber orchestra forces for which it was written. So, I'm exactly not sure why the CD cover says "first complete recording" ??? Maybe it is even more complete than the Ondine recording!



I'm not as familiar with Martinu's earlier works, so this disc should provide the perfect opportunity to start exploring them!

For more info: http://www.toccataclassics.com/inpreparation.php

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« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2013, 01:30:04 am »

Martinu cannot have written any of these works....they are not in my Catalogue ;D
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« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2013, 03:32:56 am »

I recently got the Glanville-Hicks 'Sappho': absolutely lovely music (though I know some of you are not interested in opera).
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« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2013, 10:20:57 pm »

I strongly recommend the Martinu disc :)

The music is utterly delightful. The Little Dance Suite is nothing of the kind ;D At almost 43 minutes in length it is longer than any of Martinu's symphonies. It is Martinu's tribute to Dvorak and Smetana....and none the worse for that ;D

The Orchestral movement and the Nocturno I are remarkable pieces, full of Impressionistic atmosphere.

A heart-warming disc :)
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« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2013, 01:13:52 am »

Two fine composers. I'm a late convert to Martinu and will be happily ordering the disc. In case some members haven't heard it, I heartily recommend the Calliope disc comprising the Sinfonietta giocosa, the Toccata e due conzoni (a masterpiece IMHO), and the 1928 Jazz Suite, all concertante works with piano.
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