INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL ČESKÝ KRUMLOV 2016

Karel Martinek - Organ

Program: Home J. S. Bach: Toccata and Fugue in D minor BWV 565, a choral prelude "Nun komm der Heiden Heiland," BWV 569 Fantasy in G major, BWV 572; Johann Pachelbel: Ciacona F major; Jean-Claude Daquin: Noël X; Karel Martinek: Krumlovské Impressions - improvised suite (Castle Garden over the city, Rock, meandering Vltava, cross over the river, Fireworks)

Karel Martinek worked from 1994 to 2008 as organist at the Cathedral of St. Olomouc. Vaclav, is currently organist at St. Maurice in Olomouc. Besides the interpretation of a wide range of organ literature also focuses on improvisation. In his hometown of Olomouc states themed evenings, inspired by the biblical texts and combining organ improvisation with spoken word. He is also the author of works for solo organ, piano and for choir and orchestra.