The Nocturne, H 95, from 1915, written in Polička, offers a really interesting juxtaposition of styles. A gorgeous impressionistic haze of undulating harmonies takes turns with a straightforwardly tonal, almost march-like tune accompanied by bells.
The recording of the composition was released for the first time by Naxos in 2009 (Martinů: Complete Piano Music, Vol. 6 – Esquisses, Jeux, Lyric Pieces; Giorgio Koukl).
Mark Gresham and Cary Lewis, Martinů: Complete Piano Music, Vol. 6 – Esquisses, Jeux, Lyric Pieces; Giorgio Koukl).