The 50th anniversary of Bohuslav Martinu’s death falls on 28 August 2009. Planned events include operatic and orchestral features in Prague, Brno, Boston, London, Paris, Amsterdam, The Hague, Basel and Porto.
Boosey & Hawkes publishes a selection of Martinu’s works including the cycle of six symphonies of which the sixth, Fantaisies Symphoniques, is one of his most performed scores. Other classic works include the Double Concerto, as frequently set to dance as heard in the concert hall, and symphonic works dating from his years in American exile including Sinfonietta Giocosa, Tre Ricercari and Sinfonietta La Jolla. His chamber operas The Marriage, a setting of Gogol’s comedy, and Comedy on the Bridge, now available in an English version by Tony Kushner, are ideal candidates for double bills.
To discuss Martinu repertoire and to let us know of your 50th anniversary plans please contact us at composers.uk@boosey.com
The 50th anniversary of Bohuslav Martinu’s death falls on 28 August 2009. Planned events include operatic and orchestral features in Prague, Brno, Boston, London, Paris, Amsterdam, The Hague, Basel and Porto.