(2008) Martinu: The Three Cello Sonatas nbr_cd:Classicsonline His repertory has always been

His repertory has always been extensive

No one at the time could have imagined that he would remain in this position for 35 years

And it is likewise in this respect that his music is a challenge for contemporary performers

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Johann Mattheson

(2008) Martinu: The Three Cello Sonatas nbr_cd:Classicsonline His repertory has always beenBohuslav Martinu(1890 1959) was undeniably attracted by the cello. Although the composer played the violin in his youth (with great talent; as mentioned by concert programmes and critics of his native town Policka and surroundings); he wrote many wonderful and instructive pieces for the cello; four with orchestra; and three excellent sonatas. All of them are extremely popular throughout the world. AN ULTIMATE RAY OF SUNSHINE EMANATING FROM A BETTER