Guide to Bohuslav Martinů

Krása, Dvořák, Haas and Martinů made for a splendidly curated programme from Edinburgh. 

Both live and online, a gifted conductor and world-class orchestra offer an inspirational overview of Czech music.

At a time when the “relevance” is bandied around all too frequently in relation to opera, Martinů's really does deserve that tag. 

A tribute to the theremin offers a fresh look at a century-old instrument.

Špaček subtly illuminated the tough and serious first movement with shafts of light, convincingly sweetened his tone for the lyricism of the intermezzo-like Andante moderato, and gave a dazzling display in the exhilarating finale.

Andrei Ioniţă proved to be an ideal interpreter of Dvorak's Cello Concerto in a concert that also included a magnificent performance of Martinů's Fourth Symphony.

After blazing new trails abroad, the Czech Philhamonic keeps its hometown fans happy with a rousing return to form.