Martinu is among my favorite 20th century composers.
He has excellent works including Chamber Music, Symphonies, Concertos,
Madrigals, Suites, Sonatas, Variations etc.
Here is a list with some of my favorite Martinu's works.
1.- Symphonies 1,2,3,4 and 6.
2.- Concerto for Double String Orchestra, Piano and Timpani.
3.- Partita/Suite I (Fully recomended)
4.- Divertimento/Serenada IV
5.- Concerto da Camera.
6.- Sonata for Cello & Piano No.1
7.- Sextet (2 Violins, 2 Violas, 2 Cellos) 1932.
8.- 3 Madrigals for Violin & Viola.
9.- Variations on a theme of Rossini.
10.- Concertino for Piano Trio & String Orchestra.
11.- Piano Quartet No.1
12.- Quartet for Oboe, Viola, Cello & Piano.
13.- Sonata No.1 for Viola & Piano.
14.- String Quintet for 2 Violins, 2 Violas & Cello.
15.- Madrigal Sonata (Piano, Flute & Violin).
16.- 4 Madrigals (Oboe, Clarinet, & Basoon).
17.- 5 Madrigals (Violin & Piano)
18.- Sinfonietta "La Jolla"
19.- Sinfonietta Giocosa.
20.- Memorial to Lidice.
21.- "Vigilie" for Organ.
22.- Toccata e due Canzoni.
23.- Frescoes of Piero Della Francesca.
Most of his Chamber Music are "must have" works.
David Orea C.
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Guadalajara, Mexico.
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