Martinu: Early orchestral works, vol.1
Sinfonia Varsovia, Ian Hobson
Toccata Classics TOCC0156
Anyone familiar with Martinu's spiky, refreshing soundworld will need no encouragement to explore what promises to be an ongoing treasure trove. The main work is the delightful, tuneful so-called Little Dance Suite (its four movements come in at a little under 45min!), which calls to mind Shostakovich's pastiches. But the shorter works are all interesting and approachable, especially when as well-played and naturally recorded as here.
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