Violin Concerto No 1, H226 (Martinů)
from Martinů: The complete music for violin and orchestra, Vol. 4 (CDA67674)
1 Allegro moderato [10'11]
2 Andante – [6'15]
3 [Allegretto] [8'27]
24 minutes 53 seconds 3 tracks
‘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 ...