After moving to Paris in 1923, Martinů completely changed his compositional style, embracing jazz, neo-Classicism, and expressionism, especially in chamber music.
Recording & Production
Martinů's works on this album are identified by an 'H' number, referring to the catalogue created by Belgian musicologist Harry Halbreich.
Performer Biography
Raphael Wallfisch, the cellist on this recording, was chosen to perform chamber music with Jascha Heifetz while studying with Gregor Piatigorsky in California.
Composer Biography
Martinů was dismissed from the Prague conservatoire in 1910 for 'laziness and negligence' despite early support for his composing from Josef Suk.
Historical Context
Martinů, like many European musicians in the mid-20th century, was forced into exile by events beyond his control, fleeing the Nazi invasion of Paris to eventually settle in the USA.
Composer Biography
Bohuslav Martinů, the composer, spent his early childhood in the rooms at the top of a church tower in Polička, Bohemia, which left him with chronic vertigo.
Performer Biography
John York, the pianist, launched his career by winning the International Debussy Prize in Paris over 40 years ago.
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