Composer of the Week - Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959) - America

When Martinu arrived in New York in 1941, he was a composer who was far better known in Europe. Donald Macleod assesses how Martinu set about establishing his reputation in the United States. Sinfonietta Giocosa (Poco allegro) Julian Jacobson (piano) Bournemouth Sinfonietta Tamas Vasary (conductor) Chandos Chan 8859, CD1 Tr 1 First Symphony Royal Scottish National Orchestra Bryden Thomson (conductor) Chandos Chan 10316 (boxset), CD1 Trs 1-4 Memorial to Lidice Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Jiri Belohlavek (conductor) Chandos Chan 9138, CD1 Tr 1.