Vladimir Godar

Vladimír Godár (b. 1956, Bratislava) is a Slovakian composer who is active in the fields of contemporary classical music and film music. He is also known for his collaboration with the Czech violinist, singer and composer Iva Bittová. As an academic, he is a writer, editor and translator of books on historical music research. He has been responsible for reviving the music and reputation of 19th Century Slovakian composer Ján Levoslav Bella.

His work is largely unknown in the English-speaking world, but much of his music has been released by Slovart Records.

Music by Godár on CD
Concerto Grosso and Partita; conducted by period performance specialist Andrew Parrott. (original release OPUS 9350 2090, rereleased on Point Classics)
Music for cello, Slovart Records SR-0027
Barcarole - Music for Violin, Slovart Records SR-0047
Chamber Music, Slovart Records SR-0018
Mater; suite for female voice (Iva Bittova), choir and Baroque string orchestra. (ECM New Series 4765689)

Moravian Folk Poetry in Songs; songs by Janáček, transcribed by Godár, performed by Iva Bittová and the Skampa Quartet. (Supraphon SU3794)
Five arrangements of Grieg's Lyric Pieces b