Days of Bohuslav Martinů

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Bohuslav Martinů is one of the most important Czech composers of the 20th century. As an artist between Moravia, Paris and the USA, he left his mark on the music scene far beyond his homeland. However, the political events of his time prevented his works from being performed freely in Czechoslovakia for many years. Since his emigration in 1938, Martinů has not returned to the country of his birth.
The "Days of Bohuslav Martinů" festival pays tribute to the composer's impressive oeuvre and brings together renowned partners: the Bohuslav Martinů Foundation, the Association of Concert Artists, the AMU Faculty of Music and Dance, the Prague Conservatory and the Hamburg University of Music and Drama. The international orientation of this project impressively reflects Martinů's own life and cultural connections.
The concert also focuses on two outstanding Jewish composers from Martinů's circle, Gideon Klein and Pavel Haas, who fell victim to National Socialist persecution. Today, their music stands for artistic originality and a voice that was silenced too early - and whose rediscovery is an important concern of the organizers.
In addition to established performers, young musicians at the beginning of their careers will also perform on this evening. Among them is Jan Novák, a promising pianist and namesake of another great Czech composer. He won an award at the Prague Spring International Competition at the age of seventeen.

A program that combines past and present - and builds bridges between artistic worlds, generations and countries.

Bohuslav Martinů
Duo for Violin and Violoncello No. 1 H 157
GideonKlein
Trio for Violin, Viola and Violoncello WV 23
Pavel Haas
Wind Quintet op. 10
- Intermission -
Bohuslav Martinů
Sonata for Piano H. 350
Les Rondes H. 200

Performers
Ivo Kahánek - piano
Niklas Liepe - violin
Jan Novák - violin
Amber Pan - viola
Petr Nouzovský - violoncello
Irvin Venyš - clarinet Clarinet
Christian Kunert - Bassoon
Tim Kadlec - Flute
Jan Souček - Oboe
Joseph Longstaff - Horn
Hyeounjun Lee - Trumpet

Eintritt: 13,00 - 53,00 EUR

Tickets are available on the website of the Elbphilharmonie available.

Organizer: Nadace Bohuslava Martinů