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: Flute, piano
Music score, online audio
Item no.: 614927
for: Violin [cello], piano
Piano score, solo part
Item no.: 350614
for: Cello, piano
Piano score, solo part
Item no.: 315684
Sieben Lieder auf japanische Poesie (1912)
for: Voice (high), piano
Music score
Item no.: 635623
Bärenreiter Urtext
for: Soloist (baritone), male choir (TTBB), chamber ensemble
Study score (Urtext edition)
Item no.: 769233
for: 2 Violins and Piano
Set of parts
Item no.: 100789
for: Mezzosopran solo, Bariton solo, Klavier
Singpartitur, Spielpartitur
Item no.: 114222
Bärenreiter Urtext
for: Clarinet (B-flat), horn (F), 3 violins, viola
Study score (Urtext edition)
Item no.: 771109
III. movement from the sextet for woodwind instruments and piano
for: Flute, piano
Music score
Item no.: 760650
Klavierzyklus (6 Sätze)
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 225376
Bärenreiter Urtext
for: Clarinet (B-flat), horn (F), 3 violins, viola
Set of parts
Item no.: 771138
for: Flute Duo
Score
Item no.: 412304
for: Clavicembalo O 2 Clavicembali
Score
Item no.: 412145
for: Violin, cello, piano (piano trio)
Score, Parts
Item no.: 817044
for: Flute, violin, piano
Spielpartitur, Stimmensatz
Item no.: 115856
for: Symphonic orchestra
Score, Parts
Item no.: 100778
for: Flute, piano
Piano score, solo part
Item no.: 200199
for: FL OB KLAR 2 FAG KLAV
Score, Parts
Item no.: 344439
Hawkes Pocket Scores
for: Piano, orchestra
Study score
Item no.: 198772
for: Violine und Violoncello
Book
Item no.: 412147
Suite from the opera
for: Symphonic orchestra
Study score
Item no.: 750052
for: Cello, piano
Piano score, solo part
Item no.: 101082
for: Clarinet, piano
Piano score, solo part
Item no.: 100980
for: Oboe, piano
Piano reduction, solo part
Item no.: 478899
Bärenreiter Urtext
for: Chamber ensemble
Set of parts
Item no.: 781347
Kantate auf Verse von Miloslav Bures
for: Flöte, Klarinette, Horn, Akkordeon, Klavier
Set of parts
Item no.: 1019639
Suite aus der OperH 253 B
for: Symphonic orchestra
Study score
Item no.: 549409
for: Cello
Music score
Item no.: 198003
Kleine Stücke
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 483969
Vier Klavierkompositionen für Kinder
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 140267
Edition Schott
for: Women's choir (SSAA) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 760495
for: Violin, orchestra
Score
Item no.: 868943
for: Flute, Cello or Viola and Piano
Set of parts
Item no.: 163943
Bärenreiter Urtext
for: Chamber ensemble
Study score (Urtext edition)
Item no.: 781349
Musik-Konzepte Sonderband
Book (softcover)
Item no.: 552039
for: 2 violins
Ensemble score
Item no.: 140298
for: Cello, orchestra
Piano reduction, solo part
Item no.: 351518
H 139
for: Klarinette, Waldhorn, Violoncello und kleine Trommel
Score, Parts
Item no.: 228761
Bärenreiter Urtext
for: Flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, violin, viola, cello, double bass (nonet)
Study score
Item no.: 114162
for: 2 Violins and Piano
Score, Parts
Item no.: 613261
Hawkes Pocket Scores HPS 964
for: 2 String Orchestras, Piano and Percussion
Study score
Item no.: 289689
for: Cello, piano
Piano score, solo part
Item no.: 176446
for: Violine und Violoncello
Book
Item no.: 410959
for: Voice (high), piano
Music score
Item no.: 184379
Bärenreiter Urtext
for: Soloist (baritone), male choir (TTBB), chamber ensemble
Choir score (Urtext edition)
Item no.: 769249
for: Voice (high), piano
Music score
Item no.: 176567
Klassik
for: Trumpet, piano
Piano score, solo part
Item no.: 100981
for: Cello, piano
Score
Item no.: 100790