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...Post-Romantik” did result in the marriage of profoundly emotional points, ranging from the raging bass notes of Martinu to the delicate, cradling treatment of the piano notes of César Frank’s “Sonata in A Major (1886).” The “stuck” moments of the music definitely enhanced the emotional depth of Romanticism with modern additions that ushered us into this musical “transition” genre...
Kapralova's brief Dubnova Preludia Suite for piano is another strong work, dedicated to the pianist Rudolf Firkusny, who knew her in Paris before the war. In four short movements this collection of miniatures displays the Slavic influence of her teacher, Bohuslav Martinu, in its deft command of keyboard technique, sharp ear for piquant sonority and angular, accented melodies...
Violinist Elmar Oliveira--performs works by LeClair, Schubert, Martinu, Ysaye and Ravel with pianist Sandra Rivers and violinist Sandra Robbins. Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Purchase St., New Bedford. Thursday...
Boston University School for the Arts--presents a flute, violin and piano performance of Mozart, Martinu, Barber, Martin and Schubert at the Tsai Performance Center at 685 Commonwealth Ave. in Boston. Call 353-3345. Friday...
Much of Kylian's inspiration comes from his roots. Three of the works danced in New York (the company goes on to Boston and the Wolf Trap festival, outside Washington, D.C.) are set to music of Czech Composers Leos Janacek and Bohuslav Martinu. "I am very proud of my background and would never want to deny it, although I would never push Czech composers just because they are Czech," says Kylian, who is still a Czech citizen. He is delighted at the prospect that his company will perform in Prague, his home town, next year...