Bohuslav Martinů, the composer, was born in 1890 and died in 1959.
Performer Biography
The Trio Martinů, performing on this album, consists of Petr Jiříkovský on piano, Pavel Šafařík on violin, and Jaroslav Matějka on cello.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The 'Five Short Pieces' for piano trio demonstrate Bohuslav Martinů's affection for interesting rhythmical figures, particularly those found in jazz.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Martinů was a great admirer of Joseph Haydn, who was instrumental in establishing the form of compositions for the piano trio, and Martinů followed Haydn's three-movement form in his Trio in D minor.
Compositional Technique
Martinů's 'Five Short Pieces' for piano trio, written in just ten days, show an early indication of his later typical compositional style, sense of form, and expression.
Compositional Technique
The 'Bergerettes' for Piano Trio, composed in 1939, utilize a three-part ABA form with literal repetition in most movements, allowing for a fundamental contrast between two sections in each movement.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Bohuslav Martinů felt most 'in his element' when composing chamber music, a sentiment fully realized in his Piano Trio in C major.
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