Bohuslav Martinue (1890-1959) was a representative composer and an outstanding educationist as well in Czech in the 20th century. He grew up at the time when the history was moving from the 19th century to the 20th century during which politics, society, culture and art were all in turbulence. Such situation brought him some impact on his multiple and innovative styles or forms upon creation. Martinue lived in a foreign country and was unable to return to his hometown for most of his life due to the transitions of the environment. Therefore, his works often revealed Czech melodies and styles which reflected his homesickness. In addition, he was one of those who further developed the nationalist school in Czech following Bedich Smetana, Anton Dvorak and Leos Janacek. He was good at absorbing and fusing various musical materials. He kept trying and applying different combinations in his works. The subject matters of his works ranged from Jazz in America, Impressionism by Claude Debussy, Neoclassicism to English madrigals during the Renaissance period.“First Sonata”was completed by Martinue in America in 1945. This composition was particularly dedicated to Georges Laurent, French chief flute player of Boston Symphony Orchestra. This was the only sonata for flute among his works. In this work, Martinue fully applied his Czech style and characteristics. There were ballad rhythms and special tempos. These characteristics made the sonata to be considered an important work among those for flute in the 20th century. The author hopes that the in-depth research and analysis on this work may help achieve better interpretation closest to the original composition. It is also expected that this study may be more helpful to the people who desire to know this sonata for flute.

〈Ting-yi Chiang Flute Recital〉

Beethoven: Sonate in F Major op.17 for flute and piano

Hindemith: Sonate for flute and piano

Reinecke: Ballade op.288

Piazzolla : Histoire du Tango pour flute et piano