Concerto for two violins and orchestra in D major, H329 (Martinů)
from Martinů: The complete music for violin and orchestra, Vol. 1 (CDA67671)
1 Poco allegro [7'28]
2 Moderato – Più vivo – Tempo primo – [4'33]
3 Allegro con brio – Vivo: Presto [6'34]
18 minutes 35 seconds 3 tracks
‘Written in Martinů's best 1930s concerto grosso style, its [Duo concertante] three movements are limpidly scored, allowing the flowing, interweaving lines of the soloists to sound to best advantage; ...
‘Attractive but unfamiliar pieces which few but the most seasoned Martinů fans will already know, in performances that are not only enjoyable in themselves but which whet the appetite for their succes ...
‘The performances are excellent, without exception. Matoušek has the technique for the worst hurdles, yet preserves an expressive, suave tone for more poetic pages … Hogwood … leads spirite ...