Martinu's chamber music is gorgeous: the cello sonatas rank among the best of the genre I think. His piano trios are wonderful. You also highlighted his orchestral works. I really don't understand why this music isn't much more popular because Martinu's musical language is so witty, fun and orchestrally well written.
Oh yes! I got this box and they are wonderful. Hindemith's SQs are also written across a similar time frame and are also rewarding to listen to. I think both composer's SQs should be considered as major 20th C contributions to this genre.
Have been waiting for this one. I am not familiar with all 7, but I have 4,5,7 on the Naxos recording. 5 is my favourite. Very gnarly and intense. And yes each one is totally different, a veritable plethora of different styles as Dave mentioned.
As luck would have it, I just finished listening to them. I'm about to listen to a work unknown to me -- the String Quartet No. "Zero." At this point, I know nothing about it, but it's on Panton, coupled with the two Piano Quintets.
I know that you don't particularly care for the Grosse Fugue, but I think "After the Grosse Fugue" would be an interesting idea for a video. As a piano enthusiast, one of the only pieces of chamber music I've been able to really enjoy is the Grosse Fugue because it's so neurotic. Ever since I first heard it I've been looking for similar pieces.
The Panocha also did some excellent Haydn. That kind of elegant-yet-rugged sound that the Czechs specialize in works well for Haydn.
Martinu's chamber music is gorgeous: the cello sonatas rank among the best of the genre I think. His piano trios are wonderful. You also highlighted his orchestral works. I really don't understand why this music isn't much more popular because Martinu's musical language is so witty, fun and orchestrally well written.
I agree. Recently heard his only piano quartet, piano trio 3 snd string quartets 4 and 5. Yes gorgeous
Oh yes! I got this box and they are wonderful. Hindemith's SQs are also written across a similar time frame and are also rewarding to listen to. I think both composer's SQs should be considered as major 20th C contributions to this genre.
Wow this first quartet is just wonderful.
Have been waiting for this one. I am not familiar with all 7, but I have 4,5,7 on the Naxos recording.
5 is my favourite. Very gnarly and intense.
And yes each one is totally different, a veritable plethora of different styles as Dave mentioned.
I agree. Very underrated. The same like Tansman quartets.
As luck would have it, I just finished listening to them. I'm about to listen to a work unknown to me -- the String Quartet No. "Zero." At this point, I know nothing about it, but it's on Panton, coupled with the two Piano Quintets.
I know that you don't particularly care for the Grosse Fugue, but I think "After the Grosse Fugue" would be an interesting idea for a video. As a piano enthusiast, one of the only pieces of chamber music I've been able to really enjoy is the Grosse Fugue because it's so neurotic. Ever since I first heard it I've been looking for similar pieces.