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Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959)
Donald Macleod on the life and works of the 20th century Czech composer. He was educated in the Romantic style but embraced the avant-garde as a composer, taking influence from jazz and neo-classicism
First Broadcast22 Oct 2007
Latest Broadcast2 Oct 2009
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Composer of the Week
Martinu acknowledged that his odd birthplace formed a significant influence on his music.
Oct 2007
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War and politics prevented Martinu returning to Czechoslovakia, and affected his music.
Oct 2007
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Martinu arrived in New York in 1941 and set about establishing his reputation in America.
Oct 2007
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Paris offered many literary possibilities, and Martinu honed them into theatrical projects
Oct 2007
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The effect the German occupation of Martinu's birthland and his home, Paris, had on him.
Oct 2007