Peter Martinček
PETER MARTINČEK (1962, Bratislava, Slovakia) after studies at the Conservatory in Bratislava (composition – Juraj Pospíšil, conducting – Alojz Vykydal) continued at the Academy of Music and Drama in Bratislava with Dezider Kardoš (1982–1987). During his studies attended schollarship at the Academy of Music (Accademia Chicgiana Siena) in Siena where he studied with F. Donatoni (1986). Since 1987 he teaches music theory and composing he is a leader of Ensemble for Contemporary music at Bratislava Conservatory. Since 1993 he has worked at the Department of Theoretical Subjects of the Academy of Music and Performing Arts. He has been awarded a several prizes: Slovak Music Fund Prize for Three Lyrical Choirs (1987) and for scenic oratorio Memento (1991), Rocky Main Prize at Banff Festival, Canada for videoversion of Memento (1989), finalist at composer´s competition Grand Prix A. Honegger in Paris with String Quartet “Les animaux dans la nature" (1991). He was a jury member of international composer´s competitions (Roma 1993,1994).
Works (selection): Memories for organ (1980), Piano sonata No. 1 in memory of M. Ravel (1980), Music for flute and prepared piano (1980), Duo in memoriam D. Schostakovich for 2 violins (1981, rev. 1989), Natura I. – "Insect", EA (1982), Simon Bolivar for orchestra (1982), Concert for piano and orchestra No.1 in A (1982), Ileotorakopagus for reciter and organ (1984), Piano sonata No. 2 in memory F. Liszt (1985), Spring overture for orchestra (1985), Symphony No. 1 for orchestra (1987), Passi di jazz for flute and strings (1987), Memento, scenic oratorio (1988), Garpománia for violin and piano (1989), Little fooleries for flute and guitar (1991), Missa Danubia (1993), Feet of my wife for cello and piano (1994), The Touch – Winterqurtett for string quartet (1995), Sonatínka for harp (1995), Psalm Songs for voice and orchestra (1998), Piano sonata No. 3 "The Scream of Butterfly" (2000).