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.
Bärenreiter Urtext
for: Soloist (baritone), male choir (TTBB), chamber ensemble
Study score (Urtext edition)
Item no.: 769233
for: Violin, cello, piano (piano trio)
Score, Parts
Item no.: 817044
Klassik
for: Symphonic orchestra
Score, Parts
Item no.: 100778
for: Flute, piano
Piano score, solo part
Item no.: 200199
for: Flute, violin, piano
Spielpartitur, Stimmensatz
Item no.: 115856
for: Voice (high), piano
Music score
Item no.: 184379
for: Mixed Ensemble
Study score
Item no.: 820796
Score and Parts
for: Flute, Violin and Piano
Score, Parts
Item no.: 315721
pour hautbois, clarinette en ut et basson
for: Oboe, clarinet, bassoon
Study score
Item no.: 411819
String Solo
for: Violin, piano
Piano score, solo part
Item no.: 318725
Klassik
for: 2 violins, viola, cello (string quartet)
Score, Parts
Item no.: 266556
Klassik
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 239406
for: Organ or Harmonium
Score
Item no.: 412216
for: Medium Voices
Book
Item no.: 819383
für Violine und Klavier
for: Violin, piano
Piano score, solo part
Item no.: 114028
(Fragment)H 144
for: Ensemble
Study score
Item no.: 549411
kleine Stücke für Klavier
for: Piano
Ensemble score
Item no.: 426169
für Klavier und Orchester
for: Piano, orchestra
Piano reduction
Item no.: 1208162
2. Orchestersuite aus dem BallettH 130 B
for: Orchestra
Study score
Item no.: 1208146
for: Cello, Holzbläser, Horn, Streicher
Piano reduction
Item no.: 116313
Geese on the water
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 896266
The lover's ride
for: Mixed choir (SATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 867295
Klassik
for: 2 Violins and Piano
Set of parts
Item no.: 100789
Kleine Stücke
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 483969
Vier Klavierkompositionen für Kinder
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 140267
Klassik
for: Trumpet, piano
Piano score, solo part
Item no.: 100981
Klassik
for: Cello, piano
Score
Item no.: 100790
5 Pièces brèves
Edition Schott
for: Violin, cello, piano (piano trio)
Piano score, parts
Item no.: 1657377
H 319
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 239762
for: Symphonic orchestra
Study score
Item no.: 412788
Madrigal II nach einem mährischen Volkslied (deutsche Übertragung)
für gemischten Chor (SSATB) a cappella
for: Mixed choir (SSATB) a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 116082
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 412307
The Bohuslav Martinu Complete Edition I/1/12H 370
for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra
Score (Urtext edition)
Item no.: 1012125
Sinfonisches Zwischenspiel aus der Oper "Die drei Wünsche oder Die Wechselfälle des Lebens"H 175 A
for: Orchestra
Study score
Item no.: 549413
7. Wie mir ist · Jak je mne
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 204026
4. Hei! Alle kommt herbei · Hej! Máme na prodej
for: Mixed choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 204020
3. Sag mir, Gott · Daj mi Boe
for: Women's choir a cappella
Choir score
Item no.: 204018
2. Orchestersuite aus dem BallettH 214 B
for: Symphonic orchestra
Score
Item no.: 1208057
3 Lieder nach chinesischen Texten
for: Voice (soprano), orchestra
Study score
Item no.: 1207992
H 316
for: Piano, orchestra
Piano reduction
Item no.: 1207906
Zwiegesänge zu Worten Mährischer VolkspoesieH 348
for: Sopran, Alt, Violine und Klavier
Score, Parts
Item no.: 340240
Madrigal IV nach einem mährischen Volkslied (deutsche Übertragung)
for: Choir
Choir score
Item no.: 116084
für Klavier
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 197531
Hawkes Pocket Scores HPS 69
for: Symphonic orchestra
Study score
Item no.: 176210
Drei StückeH 127
for: Piano
Item no.: 114382
for: Violin, piano
Piano score, solo part
Item no.: 117543
for: Viola, orchestra
Study score
Item no.: 116307
Score and Parts
for: Piano Quintet [Piano, Cello, Viola and 2 Violins]
Score, Parts
Item no.: 445573