Bohuslav Martinu: Piano Concertos vol.2 (Naxos Audio CD)

Giorgio Koukl (piano)

Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic Orchestra, Zlín
Arthur Fagen, conductor


The music of Bohuslav Martinu , whose complete solo piano works have also been recorded by Giorgio Koukl for Naxos, can ring like bells, shimmer like a mirage or pulse with sheer rhythmic vitality as is the case with these three piano concertos, where high drama, brilliant tunes, captivating colouristic effects and tongue-in-cheek frivolity all find their place.