An hommage to a forgotten genius: OMF 2015 celebrated the creative power of Bohuslav Martinu on the occasion of his 125th anniversaryBohuslav Martinû (1890-1959) was among the most gifted and prolific composers in the first half of the 20th century and yet he remains conspicuously absent from many concert halls -- especially here in North America. This is all the more surprising considering the fact that he spent more than ten years in exile in the United States (1941-1953) while fleeing the Nazi persecution. And it is here that he wrote many of his finest symphonic works, some of which appear on the OMF program this year. Original, inspired, technically sophisticated and truly beautiful music, his more than 400 compositions, representing every major musical genre, deserve to be heard and enjoyed. OMF takes a step forward in promoting his output by including him among the featured composers of the festival. This is electrifying, joyful or, by contrast, deeply expressive music that is simply unforgettable. We are pleased you can join us in the celebration of a forgotten genius.
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List of works performed at OMF 2015Double Concerto - June 20
for two string orchestras, piano and timpani Sinfonietta Giocosa - June 23 for piano and orchestra Nonetto - June 25 for wind quintet, string trio and string bass Sinfonietta la Jolla - June 27 for orchestra Sinfonia Concertante - June 27 for oboe, bassoon, violin, violoncello and orchestra Divertimento/Serenata No. 4 -June 30 for violin, viola and orchestra Piano Concerto No. 3 - July 1 for piano and orchestra |
Featured artists in Martinu's worksAlexander Velinzon, violin
Mary Lynch, oboe Efe Baltacigil, violoncello Seth Krimsky, bassoon Dimitri Ashkenazy, clarinet Ada Meinich, viola Carla Trynchu, violin Chi Yong Yun, piano David Jacobs, conductor Travis Hatton, conductor Joel Bluestone, timpani Charlene Farrugia, piano Susan Chan, piano Janet Coleman, piano Zvonimir Hacko, conductor Jason Fromme, violin Sonja Myklebust, violoncello Kevin Deitz, string bass Daria Binkovski, flute Alan Juza, oboe Jen Harrison, French Horn Evan Kuhlmann, bassoon |
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