THE BOHUSLAVMARTINŮ FOUNDATION THE BOHUSLAVMARTINŮ INSTITUTE THE INTERNATIONALMARTINŮCIRCLE MR the first production of september—december 2017 / vol.XVII / no.3 the greek passion, H 372/I in russia martinů & hrůša at bbc proms 2017 string quartets nos 4–7: new publication of bmce obituary: zuzana růžičková nts ---- new CDs cont Small storms. A Collection of Short Pieces by Bohuslav Martinů 3 highlights Meredith Blecha-Wells (Cello), Sun Min Kim (Piano) obituary Variations on Theme of Rossini, H 290 Ariette for Cello and Piano, H 188 B prof. václav riedlbauch Seven Arabesques for Cello and Piano, H 201 Suite Miniature for Cello and Piano, H 192 4 news Nocturnes for Cello and Piano, H 189 Variations on a Slovakian Theme, H 378 the first production of bohuslav Navona Records, 2017 martinů’s opera the greek passion, H 372/I in russia Martinů/Řezníček/Fiala Martinů: Mount of three Lights, H 349 5 imc news Hymn to St.James, H 347 Czech Philharmonic Choir Brno, Petr Fiala (Conductor) and soloists 6 imc reviews ArcoDiva, 217, TT:67:41 jakub hrůša’s debut with martinů Milhaud/Martinů: at bbc proms 2017 Complete Works for String Trio Martinů: String Trio No.1, H 136 8 imc meeting in london String Trio No.2, H 238 Jacques Thibaud String Trio: Burkhard Maiss (Violin), Hannah Strijbos (Viola), 10 obituary Bogdan Jianu (Cello) zuzana růžičková Audite 97.727, 2017, TT: 58:16 Bohuslav Martinů: Complete Works 12 interview for Cello and Orchestra …with jan edlman, anthony Concerto for Cello and Orchestra No.1, H 196 wilkinson & brian large on Concerto for Cello and Orchestra No.2, H 304 the czech premiere screening Sonata da Camera for Cello and Orchestra, H 238 of the film “music of exile“ Concertino for Cello, Winds, Percussion and Piano, H 143 Petr Nouzovský (Cello), Tomáš Brauner 16 musical film (Conductor), Pilsen Philharmonic the forgotten bohuslav martinů, MDG 601 2057-2, 2017, 2 CD or what men live Bohuslav Martinů Days 2015 Sonata for Piano, H 350 17 news Kristýna Znamenáčková (Piano) bohuslav martinů complete edition The Prophecy of Isaiah, H 383 Czech Choir, Josef Veselka (Chorus master) 19 news Historical recording, 1966 Madrigals (Part-Song Book), H 380 brian large awarded a medal New Singers of Madrigals and Chamber Music the greek passion Miroslav Venhoda (Chorus master) Historical recording, 1962–1963 PROMO NBM 20, 2017, TT: 49:05 2 | martinůrevue32017 highlights concerts operas 6 February 2018 19+20+21+22 April 2018 > Shibuja Densho Hall, Tokyo, Japan The Greek Passion, Concert to honor 1st version the 1st anniversary of the death , H 372/I of Mr. Hideo Sekine (1929–2017) > Yekaterinburg, Russia Sonata for Piano www.uralopera.ru/en/repertoire.php , H 350 Director: Thaddeus Strassberger Luděk Šabaka (Piano) Music Director: Olivier von Dohnányi Sonata for Cello and Piano, H 340 Nozomi Sekine (Cello) 3+11+23 March, Yukiko Sawa (Piano) 14 April, 17 June 2018 28+29+30 March 2018 Juliette > Dvořák Hall, Rudolfinum, Prague, CZ (The Key to Dreams), H 253 www.ceskafilharmonie.cz > Opernhaus Wuppertal, Germany Symphony No.3, H 299 www.oper-wuppertal.de Director: Inga Levant Symphony No.6, H 343 Czech Philharmonic Jakub Hrůša (Conductor) obituary PROF. VÁCLAV RIEDLBAUCH, Director of the Bohuslav Martinů Foundation, sadly passed away on 3 November 2017 at the age of 70. May he rest in peace! Václav Riedlbauch was a music manager, vodňanský tomáš photo com poser, pedagogue and significant figure in Czech cultural life. He had served as Artistic Director of Opera at the National Theatre in Prague, Director of the Czech Philharmonic, and Minister of Culture. Riedlbauch long served as a professor of com position at the Faculty of Music, Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, leading this departe ment from 1990 to 2004. He also co-founded departement of Arts Management at the University of Economics in Prague. The Bohuslav Martinů Foundation and Institute deeply regret the loss of this long- time promoter of the music of Bohuslav Martinů. martinůrevue32017 | 3 thefirst production news of bohuslav martinů’s opera the greek passion, H 372/I in russia / ANDREI SHISHKIN berger (Great Britain) is the production director his novel Christ Recrucified, and a lecture by and stage designer of the production. Both specialists in works of this writer. In March THIS YEAR, the Yekaterinburg Opera and Ballet production team leaders were nominated for 2018, an open presentation of the project will Theatre, one of the oldest musical theatres the main theatrical award of Russia, the Golden take place at the Czech Embassy in Moscow. in Russia, celebrated its 105th anniversary. Mask, for their staging Satyagraha. Costumes An international symposium on the subject The theatre is one with its own deep-rooted design for The Greek Passion is by the British “Opera and Religion” is also scheduled for the traditions, and it concerns itself with both the designer Kevin Knight. The chorus rehearsals period of the opening of the opera. At present, preservation of the classical opera and ballet will proceed under the supervision of the prin - work is underway on a production showcase heritage and with the introduction of new cipal chorus master of the Theatre Angelica for the opening in the Theatre lobby, on devel - names and works to Russian audiences. Among Grozina. The guest produc tion consultant from opment of the project web-site, preparation the most impressive and outstanding produc - the Russian Orthodox Church is Hegumen of a brochure for the premiere, a theatrical tions of recent years are the Russian premieres Veniamin (Rainikov). The Yekaterinburg Theatre leaflet, and on a DVD recording of the per - of such operas as Satyagraha by Philip Glass has elected to produce the first version of the formance. (2014) and The Passenger by Moisey Weinberg opera, which will be performed in the Russian We believe that Martinů’s musical drama (2016). Bohuslav Martinů’s opera The Greek language. The opening is scheduled for 19–22 depicting events from biblical times, with its Passion (1st version) will join this list, with April 2018. inimitable melodies, unusual use of rhythm, a Russian premiere in Russia being produced The Theatre found it important to introduce and its lyrical emotion so close to the Russian by the same team responsible for the operas the work of Martinů and Kazantzakis to the heart, will find its enthusiasts in Russia. And by Glass and Weinberg. The affinity between Yekaterinburg public well beforehand to prepare the production of the Yekaterinburg Theatre these works goes deeper though: they are them for the premiere. To this end, series of will amply illuminate the musical content and all characterized by the unifying theme of satellite events was conceived that aim to the message carried by the opera. resistance to evil and victory of mind over engage the future audience. For example, Realization of the project is possible thanks circumstances. a symphony concert dedicated to Martinů, to the support of several international partners: The production of the first version of including Symphony No. 4 and cantata Bouquet the Bohustav Martinů Foundation and the The Greek Passion will be directed and con - of Flowers, will take place in Yekaterinburg Bohu slav Martinů Institute in Prague, the Czech ducted by the Theatre’s principal conductor in spring 2018. Within the framework of the Republic Embassy in Moscow, the Greek Cultural Oliver von Dohnányi, who was previously the project, the Bohuslav Martinů Institute will Centre in Moscow and the International Society principal conductor of the Slovak Philharmonic make a Russian presentation of a complete of Kazantzakis’ Friends in Geneva ❚ Orchestra and the National Opera Orchestras set of the composer’s works, which will be in Prague and Bratislava , and who also con - accompanied by recital of his chamber works. Andrei Shishkin is general director of the Yekaterinburg Theatre tinues cooperation with many leading musical The planned events dedicated to works of com panies around the world. 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