Bamberger Symphoniker & Jakub Hrusa – Martinu: The Symphonies – CD

Jakub Hrusa – 2026 International Classical Music Awards ‘Artist of the Year’ and Musical America’s ‘Conductor of the Year’ explores one of the 20th century’s finest symphonic cycles. Composed during the Czech composer’s American exile, these mature works encompass poetic lyricism, epic tragedy, and Bohemian colour and energy. The Bamberg Symphony traces its artistic lineage to Prague, with roots reaching back to the Estates Theatre and the city’s rich musical culture. Based in Bamberg since 1946, the orchestra has brought its rich and warm sound to music lovers worldwide. In a close artistic partnership, Hrusa and the orchestra bring this shared heritage to life with clarity, depth, and expressive power.

Disc: 1
1 I. Moderato – Poco Più Mosso
2 II. Scherzo. Allegro – Poco Moderato
3 III. Largo
4 IV. Allegro Non Troppo
5 I. Allegro Moderato
6 II. Andante Moderato
7 III. Poco Allegro
8 IV. Allegro

Disc: 2
1 I. Allegro Poco Moderato
2 II. Largo
3 III. Allegro – Andante
4 I. Poco Moderato
5 II. Allegro Vivo – Trio. Moderato
6 III. Largo
7 IV. Poco Allegro

Disc: 3
1 I. Adagio – Allegro
2 II. Larghetto
3 III. Lento – Allegro
4 I. Lento – Andante Moderato – Allegro – Lento
5 II. Poco Allegro
6 III. Lento – Poco Vivo – Adagio – Andante – Allegro – Moderato – Allegro Vivace – Lento