F. James Rybka, now retired, graduated from Cornell Medical School and became a plastic surgeon. Bohuslav Martinu was a close family friend.
The finest biography of Bohuslav Martinu I know in
English....Rybka's biography is detailed and engagingly written.
His insight is personal and convincing....His text is well balanced
between quotations and narration, pictures abound, the book is well
indexed and notated....Reading this account is like having a long,
pleasant personal discussion with Rybka about a fascinating uncle
he knew very well.
*American Record Guide*
The project of this book represents an admirable
undertaking....With the help of the documents he has at his
disposal, he is able to bring to life his family’s long-term
friendship with Martinu, as well as include his own thoughtful
observations about Martinu and his personality.
*Notes: Quarterly Journal of the Music Library Association*
Overall, I believe this an extremely valuable contribution to a
rounded picture of this wonderful composer.
*Classical Net*
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