Bohuslav Martinů (1890-1959) was one of the most independent and imaginative composers of the Classical Modern Period. His music is characterized by broad tonality, rhythmic finesse, and a great wealth of timbre, and is great example of the warmth and richness of Czech Classical Music. Browse our sheet music and scores, and explore all Martinů’s marvellous works today!
Martinů’s father was a tower keeper, so Bohuslav grew up in an apartment in a church tower in the Moravian town of Polička. The view from the tower, into the vastness of the Moravian landscape, can be heard in much of Martinů’s music, particularly in his Fantaisies Symphoniques, Nonet No.2, Concerto for Oboe & Chamber Orchestra and Variations on a Slovak Theme.
Martinů was not part of any composition school, but two of his few private students are among the most individual personalities in Czech music in the 20th century, Vítězslava Kaprálová and Jan Novák.
for: Violin, orchestra
Study score
Item no.: 116124
for: Violine und Viola
Score
Item no.: 412169
for: Harpsichord
Score
Item no.: 412146
Madrigal II nach einem mährischen Volkslied (deutsche Übertragung)
für gemischten Chor (SSATB) a cappella
for: Mixed choir (SSATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 1677845
Madrigal I nach einem mährischen Volkslied (deutsche Übertragung)
für gemischten Chor (SSATB) a cappella
for: Mixed choir (SSATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 1670756
op. 18/2
for: für Streichquartett
Set of parts
Item no.: 302507
Taschenpartitur 19
for: Oboe, Klarinette, Fagott, Trompete, Violinen (2), Klavier
Study score
Item no.: 114040
1. Orchestersuite aus dem BallettH 130 A
for: Orchestra
Study score
Item no.: 549423
Hawkes Pocket Scores
for: Symphonic orchestra
Study score
Item no.: 490682
for: 2 violins, viola, cello (string quartet)
Study score
Item no.: 193732
for: Piano 4 hands
Ensemble score
Item no.: 216484
for: 2 violins, viola, cello (string quartet)
Study score
Item no.: 378273
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 100777
for: Cello, piano
Score
Item no.: 266577
for: Clarinet and Various Instruments
Score
Item no.: 204260
for: Violin, piano
Piano score, solo part
Item no.: 295293
for: Women's choir (SSAA) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 114274
for: Symphonic orchestra
Study score
Item no.: 413329
for: Piano
Item no.: 481950
for: Piano
Piano Solo
Item no.: 1553609
H 117
for: 2 violins, viola, cello (string quartet)
Score, Parts
Item no.: 343332
für Klavier und OrchesterH 269
for: Piano, orchestra
Study score
Item no.: 1208185
for: 4 Männerstimmen (TTBB) und Klavier
Item no.: 491898
for: Piano
Ensemble score
Item no.: 114324
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 204028
for: Piano
Item no.: 470092
for: Voice, piano
Item no.: 553351
for: Cello, piano
Piano score, solo part
Item no.: 266575
for: Violin, piano
Piano score, solo part
Item no.: 240794
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 412277
for: Violin, piano
Score
Item no.: 412148
for: Mixed Ensemble
Score, Parts
Item no.: 412090
for: 2 violins, 2 violas, cello
Study score
Item no.: 410970
for: Violin, orchestra
Piano reduction
Item no.: 116310
for: Symphonic orchestra
Study score
Item no.: 292784
for: 2 violins, viola, cello (string quartet)
Study score
Item no.: 443705
for: 2 violins, viola, cello
Set of parts
Item no.: 170561
for: Violin, cello, piano (piano trio)
Piano score, parts
Item no.: 287914
for: 2 violins, viola, cello (string quartet)
Study score
Item no.: 332440
for: für Soli, gemischten Chor (SATB), Kinderchor und Orchester 2. ("Züricher") Fassung
Lyric book
Item no.: 215932
for: Cello, piano
Piano score, solo part
Item no.: 318726
for: Mixed Ensemble
Score, Parts
Item no.: 412564
for: Piano 4 hands
Score
Item no.: 412308
for: Klavier solo, Piccoloflöte, Flöten (2), Oboen (2), Klarinetten (2), Fagotte (2), Hörner (4), Trompeten (2), Posaunen (3), Pauke, Schlagzeuge (2), Harfe, Xylophon, Streicher
Piano reduction
Item no.: 116311
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 101080
for: Violin, piano
Score, Parts
Item no.: 207296
for: Violin, viola, cello (string trio)
Study score
Item no.: 443933
for: Piano
Ensemble score
Item no.: 431117