- Vladimír Godár
Vladimír Godár (b. 1956,
Bratislava ) is aSlovakia n composer who is active in the fields ofcontemporary classical music and film music. He is also known for his collaboration with the Czech violinist, singer and composerIva Bittová . As an academic, he is a writer, editor and translator of books on historical music research. He has been responsible for reviving the music and reputation of 19th Century Slovakian composerJán Levoslav Bella .His work is largely unknown in the English-speaking world, but much of his music has been released by Slovart Records.
Music by Godár on CD
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Concerto Grosso andPartita "; conducted by period performance specialistAndrew Parrott . (original release "OPUS" 9350 2090, rereleased onPoint Classics )
*Music for cello,Slovart Records SR-0027
*Barcarole - Music for Violin,Slovart Records SR-0047
*Chamber Music,Slovart Records SR-0018
*"Mater"; suite for female voice (Iva Bittova), choir and Baroque string orchestra. ("ECM New Series" 4765689)
*"Moravian Folk Poetry in Songs"; songs by Janáček, transcribed by Godár, performed by Iva Bittová and theSkampa Quartet . ("Supraphon" SU3794)
*Five arrangements of Grieg's "Lyric Pieces" by Godár (with sonatas by Franck and Grieg) (Naxos Records [http://www.naxos.com/mainsite/NaxosCat/Naxos_Cat.asp?item_code=8.550417# 8.550417] )cholarship example
* [http://www.naxos.com/mainsite/blurbs_reviews.asp?item_code=8.555096&catNum=555096&filetype=About%20this%20Recording&language=English Notes on]
Georg Muffat (1653-1704) by Godár forNaxos Records External links
* [http://www.vladimirgodar.wz.cz Official Page] (English and Slovak languages)
* [http://mp3.box.sk/newsread.php?newsid=15115&pid=music&subject=music+%3A%3A+interview Recent interview]
* [http://www.hc.sk/src/skladatel.php?lg=en&oid=340 Biographical detail] (including discography, bibliography of personal references, bibliography of published works, list of awards)
* [http://www.hc.sk/melos-ethos/skladatel.php?lg=en&fcid=507&ffrokid=158 Musical biography]
* [http://www.scriptorium.sk/godar/godar.htm Biographical detail] (Slovak language )
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