After the death of Janek in 1924, Martinu assumed the mantle of the leading Czech composer of the twentieth century. The chamber music on this disc abounds with the mosaic-like patterns, translucent lyricism and infectious rhythmic vitality.

Tracklist:

Sonata For Flute, Violin And Piano, H. 254: I. Allegro Poco Moderato
Sonata For Flute, Violin And Piano, H. 254: Ii. Adagio
Sonata For Flute, Violin And Piano, H. 254: Iii. Allegretto
Sonata For Flute, Violin And Piano, H. 254: Iv. Moderato
Flute Sonata, H. 306: I. Allegro Moderato
Flute Sonata, H. 306: Ii. Adagio
Flute Sonata, H. 306: Iii. Allegro Poco Moderato
Sextet, H. 174: I. Preludium: Poco Andante
Sextet, H. 174: Ii. Adagio
Sextet, H. 174: Iii. Scherzo (Divertimento 1)
Sextet, H. 174: Iv. Blues (Divertimento 2)
Sextet, H. 174: V. Finale
Trio For Flute, Cello And Piano, H. 300 : I. Poco Allegretto
Trio For Flute, Cello And Piano, H. 300 : Ii. Adagio
Trio For Flute, Cello And Piano, H. 300 : Iii. Andante - Allegretto Scherzando

UPC: 747313246779
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 8.31.10
Format: CD

Copland/Foote - Chamber Music with Flute (CD)