Martinu: Piano Concertos 1, 2 & 4 / Giorgio Koukl, Arthur Fagen, Martinu Philharmonic

$13.99
Label
Naxos
Release Date
November 16, 2010
Format
Added to Cart! View cart or continue shopping.


    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      MARTINU, BOHUSLAV
    • ORCHESTRA / ENSEMBLE
      Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic Orchestra
    • PERFORMER
      Koukl, Fagen
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      November 16, 2010
    • UPC
      747313237371
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      8572373
    • LABEL
      Naxos
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Concertos
    Works ⌄

    1. I. Poco allegro

      Composer: Bohuslav Martinů

      Ensemble: Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Giorgio Koukl

      Conductor: Arthur Fagen

    2. II. Poco moderato

      Composer: Bohuslav Martinů

      Ensemble: Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Giorgio Koukl

      Conductor: Arthur Fagen

    3. I. Allegro moderato

      Composer: Bohuslav Martinů

      Ensemble: Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Giorgio Koukl

      Conductor: Arthur Fagen

    4. II. Andante

      Composer: Bohuslav Martinů

      Ensemble: Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Giorgio Koukl

      Conductor: Arthur Fagen

    5. III. Allegro

      Composer: Bohuslav Martinů

      Ensemble: Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Giorgio Koukl

      Conductor: Arthur Fagen

    6. I. Allegro moderato

      Composer: Bohuslav Martinů

      Ensemble: Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Giorgio Koukl

      Conductor: Arthur Fagen

    7. II. Poco andante

      Composer: Bohuslav Martinů

      Ensemble: Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Giorgio Koukl

      Conductor: Arthur Fagen

    8. III. Poco allegro

      Composer: Bohuslav Martinů

      Ensemble: Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic Orchestra

      Performer: Giorgio Koukl

      Conductor: Arthur Fagen


The music of Bohuslav Martinů, whose complete solo piano works have also been recorded by Giorgio Koukl for Naxos, can ring like bells, shimmer like a mirage or pulse with sheer rhythmic vitality as is the case with these three piano concertos, where high drama, brilliant tunes, captivating colouristic effects and tongue-in-cheek frivolity all find their place. Volume 1 – Piano Concertos Nos. 3 & 5 has been acclaimed for its ‘Buoyant and exuberant performances’ (Gramophone Editor’s Choice) and as ‘an auspicious debut [and] extremely well played’ (International Record Review).