The discovery of several manuscripts of works previously unperformed, unknown or believed lost has allowed Giorgio Koukl to extend his acclaimed series of Martinů’s piano music for Naxos. This seventh volume includes ten world première recordings. While the inspiration for From Andersen’s Fairy Tales seems clear enough, the ‘Goldilocks’ of his other youthful fairy tale set was probably a girl with whom he fell in love. The remaining short pieces help to complete the portrait of this frequently underrated composer, his life and unsettled times.