Bohuslav Martinů’s long lost Concerto for Violin and Orchestra

Music must be beautiful,” wrote Bohuslav Martinů, “or it wouldn’t be worth the effort.” One of the most prolific 20th century Czech composers wrote around 400 works, drawing inspiration from different styles and genres. His long-lost Concerto for Violin and Orchestra carries typical Czech traits.  

Bohuslav Martinů (1890 -1959) was born in the small town of Polička as the son of a simple bell ringer, but his great talent for music opened the way to fame and success and a cosmopolitan life in some of the world’s greatest cities.

Recognizing his talent, the townspeople of Polička raised money to fund his studies, sending him to Prague where he studied with Josek Suk and played violin in the Czech Philharmonic. The ensemble’s concerts took him to London, Geneva and Paris. The latter made a big impression on him and in 1923 Martinů moved there to study with Albert Roussel.

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