Bamberger Symphoniker, Jakub Hrůša - Martinů: The Symphonies (2026)

On their upcoming album, conductor Jakub Hrůša and the Bamberger Symphoniker explore the six symphonies of Czech composer Bohuslav Martinů – one of the 20th century’s finest symphonic cycles. Composed during the composer’s American exile, these mature works encompass poetic lyricism, epic tragedy, and Bohemian colour and energy. The Bamberg Symphoniker 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, Hrůša and the orchestra bring this shared heritage to life with clarity, depth, and expressive power.

Tracklist
01 Martinů_ Symphony No. 1, H. 289_ I. Moderato – Poco più mosso
02 Martinů_ Symphony No. 1, H. 289_ II. Scherzo. Allegro – Poco moderato
03 Martinů_ Symphony No. 1, H. 289_ III. Largo
04 Martinů_ Symphony No. 1, H. 289_ IV. Allegro non troppo
05 Martinů_ Symphony No. 2, H. 295_ I. Allegro moderato
06 Martinů_ Symphony No. 2, H. 295_ II. Andante moderato
07 Martinů_ Symphony No. 2, H. 295_ III. Poco allegro
08 Martinů_ Symphony No. 2, H. 295_ IV. Allegro
09 Martinů_ Symphony No. 3, H. 299_ I. Allegro poco moderato
10 Martinů_ Symphony No. 3, H. 299_ II. Largo
11 Martinů_ Symphony No. 3, H. 299_ III. Allegro – Andante
12 Martinů_ Symphony No. 4, H. 305_ I. Poco moderato
13 Martinů_ Symphony No. 4, H. 305_ II. Allegro vivo – Trio. Moderato
14 Martinů_ Symphony No. 4, H. 305_ III. Largo
15 Martinů_ Symphony No. 4, H. 305_ IV. Poco allegro
16 Martinů_ Symphony No. 5, H. 310_ I. Adagio – Allegro
17 Martinů_ Symphony No. 5, H. 310_ II. Larghetto
18 Martinů_ Symphony No. 5, H. 310_ III. Lento – Allegro
19 Martinů_ Symphony No. 6, H. 343 _Fantaisies symphoniques__ I. Lento – Andante moderato – Allegro – Lento
20 Martinů_ Symphony No. 6, H. 343 _Fantaisies symphoniques__ II. Poco allegro
21 Martinů_ Symphony No. 6, H. 343 _Fantaisies symphoniques__ III. Lento – Poco vivo – Adagio – Andante – Allegro – Moderato – Allegro vivace – Lento