In the twentieth century, composers realised that folk music could play an important role in their search for new compositional solutions. To begin with, they were driven to folk tradition by the Romantic need to establish a characteristic national artistic style rooted in the nation’s essence.
The two most important representatives of this period in Czech music were Leoš Janáček and Bohuslav Martinů, both of whom frequently resorted to folk motifs. Friday’s recital in Križevniška Church will explore the folk-inspired songs of these two interesting and, until recently, somewhat overlooked composers. They will be sung by the soprano Martina Janková, she will be accompanied on the piano by Christoph Berner.
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