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Martinu CD
The Schubert Ensemble’s second CD for Chandos Records (CHAN10551) was launched in October. Marking the 50th Anniversary of Martinu’s death in 1959, the CD comprises his Piano Quartet, Quartet for oboe, violin, cello and piano (with George Caird, oboe), Duo No.2 for violin and cello and Piano Trio No.3. These four colourful and contrasted works reveal a composer with a brilliant imagination for instrumental and harmonic colour and a distinct musical language, which is coloured by his Czech background, his years in Paris, and his interest in Jazz.
The CD was officially launched by the Ensemble on October 14th at the Martinu Institute in Prague, and in the UK at the Forge, Camden Town, London on November 23rd. It has been widely acclaimed in the press, with the Telegraph giving it five stars and Classical Music choosing it as its Recording of the Fortnight. More reviews can be found on our Archive page.