Miroslav Beinhauer explores the complete piano works of Alois Hába
Czech pianist Miroslav Beinhauer has made a name for himself exploring lesser-known repertoire of the 20th and 21st centuries, with a particular interest in unconventional music.
Beinhauer is one of the few musicians able to play the unique sixth-tone harmonium developed by Czech composer Alois Hába, a pioneer of microtonal music.
His fascination with Hába's work led him to explore the composer's piano music, resulting in the double album Alois Hába: The Complete Piano Works, released by Supraphon in 2025. The first complete recording of Hába's piano compositions spans nearly six decades, from an early sonata written in 1914 to his Six Moods of 1971.
It reveals a less familiar side of the composer, showing that his musical language extended well beyond microtonal experimentation. The collection includes sonatas, fugues, variations, dances and other pieces, offering a comprehensive insight into Hába's development and a valuable contribution to the rediscovery of his music.
