from Martinů: The complete music for violin and orchestra, Vol. 4 (CDA67674) 1 Allegro moderato [10'11] 24 minutes 53 seconds 3 tracks2 Andante – [6'15] 3 [Allegretto] [8'27] ‘Josef Suk set the benchmark for both concertos but his recordings … have been overtaken by this newcomer … my recommendation is for the Hyperion set as a whole’ (Gramophone) ‘The Second Concerto is one of Martinů's great masterpieces. Overtly romantic, the Concerto has a huge emotional range; the first movement alone encapsulates epic tragedy and exultation in a strongly ... |