Immerse yourself in the rich and diverse musical landscape of Frank Martin's "Orchestral, Choral & Vocal Works," a captivating collection released on Warner Classics in 2009. This two-hour, nineteen-minute journey through Martin's compositions showcases his mastery of various genres and forms, from orchestral and choral pieces to vocal works.
The album opens with Martin's "Petite symphonie concertante," a delightful four-movement work that highlights the harp, harpsichord, and piano in a symphonic setting. The "Polyptyque" for violin and two small string orchestras follows, a profound six-movement piece that draws inspiration from religious themes. Martin's "Ballade" for flute and piano, and another for viola with winds and percussion, demonstrate his ability to create evocative, narrative-driven music.
Vocal enthusiasts will appreciate the "6 Monologe aus 'Jedermann'" by Hugo von Hofmannsthal, a series of solo vocal pieces that explore the human condition, and the enchanting "Songs of Ariel" from Shakespeare's "The Tempest," which Martin sets to music with his characteristic lyricism. The album also includes Martin's "Mass for Unaccompanied Double Choir," a monumental choral work that showcases his contrapuntal skill and harmonic innovation.
The album concludes with Martin's "4 Pièces brèves" for guitar, a set of short, characterful pieces that offer a more intimate, reflective close to this diverse collection. Whether you're a longtime admirer of Frank Martin's music or a newcomer eager to explore his work, this album offers a comprehensive and engaging overview of one of the 20th century's most important composers.
Tracks
Martin: Petite symphonie concertante for Harp, Harpsichord, Piano and Strings: I. AdagioFrank Martin, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Osian Ellis, Simon Preston, Philip Ledger
Martin: Petite symphonie concertante for Harp, Harpsichord, Piano and Strings: II. Allegro con motoFrank Martin, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Osian Ellis, Simon Preston, Philip Ledger
Martin: Petite symphonie concertante for Harp, Harpsichord, Piano and Strings: III. AdagioFrank Martin, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Osian Ellis, Simon Preston, Philip Ledger
Martin: Petite symphonie concertante for Harp, Harpsichord, Piano and Strings: IV. Allegretto alla marciaFrank Martin, Sir Neville Marriner, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Osian Ellis, Simon Preston, Philip Ledger
Martin: Polyptyque for Violin and 2 Small String Orchestras: I. Image des RameauxFrank Martin, Yehudi Menuhin, Edmond De Stoutz, Zürcher Kammerorchester, Menuhin Festival Orchestra
Martin: Polyptyque for Violin and 2 Small String Orchestras: II. Image de la Chambre hauteFrank Martin, Yehudi Menuhin, Edmond De Stoutz, Zürcher Kammerorchester, Menuhin Festival Orchestra
Martin: Polyptyque for Violin and 2 Small String Orchestras: III. Image de JudaFrank Martin, Yehudi Menuhin, Edmond De Stoutz, Zürcher Kammerorchester, Menuhin Festival Orchestra
Martin: Polyptyque for Violin and 2 Small String Orchestras: IV. Image de GethsémaniFrank Martin, Yehudi Menuhin, Edmond De Stoutz, Zürcher Kammerorchester, Menuhin Festival Orchestra
Martin: Polyptyque for Violin and 2 Small String Orchestras: V. Image de jugementFrank Martin, Yehudi Menuhin, Edmond De Stoutz, Zürcher Kammerorchester, Menuhin Festival Orchestra
Martin: Polyptyque for Violin and 2 Small String Orchestras: VI. Image de la glorificationFrank Martin, Yehudi Menuhin, Edmond De Stoutz, Zürcher Kammerorchester, Menuhin Festival Orchestra
Martin: Ballade for Flute, Piano and String OrchestraFrank Martin, Aurèle Nicolet/Werner Bärtschi/Das Zürcher Kammerorchester/Edmond de Stoutz, Aurèle Nicolet, Edmond De Stoutz, Zürcher Kammerorchester
Martin: Ballade for Viola, Winds, Harp, Harpsichord, Timpani and PercussionFrank Martin, Yehudi Menuhin, Michael Dobson, Menuhin Festival Orchestra
Martin: 6 Monologe aus "Jedermann" von Hugo von Hofmannsthal: I. Ist alls zu End das FreudenmahlFrank Martin, Kent Nagano, José van Dam, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon
Martin: 6 Monologe aus "Jedermann" von Hugo von Hofmannsthal: II. Ach Gott, wie graust mir vor dem TodFrank Martin, Kent Nagano, José van Dam, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon
Martin: 6 Monologe aus "Jedermann" von Hugo von Hofmannsthal: III. Ist als wenn eins gerufen hättFrank Martin, Kent Nagano, José van Dam, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon
Martin: 6 Monologe aus "Jedermann" von Hugo von Hofmannsthal: IV. So wollt ich ganz zernichtet seinFrank Martin, Kent Nagano, José van Dam, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon
Martin: 6 Monologe aus "Jedermann" von Hugo von Hofmannsthal: V. Ja! Ich glaub, solches hat er vollbrachtFrank Martin, Kent Nagano, José van Dam, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon
Martin: 6 Monologe aus "Jedermann" von Hugo von Hofmannsthal: VI. O ewiger Gott! O göttliches Gesicht!Frank Martin, Kent Nagano, José van Dam, Orchestre De L'Opéra National De Lyon
Martin: Songs of Ariel from Shakespeare's "The Tempest": I. Come unto these yellow sandsFrank Martin, Stockholmer Kammerchor/Eric Ericson, Eric Ericson
Martin: Songs of Ariel from Shakespeare's "The Tempest": II. Full fathom five thy father liesFrank Martin, Stockholmer Kammerchor/Eric Ericson, Eric Ericson
Martin: Songs of Ariel from Shakespeare's "The Tempest": III. Before you can say, "Come" and "Go"Frank Martin, Stockholmer Kammerchor/Eric Ericson, Eric Ericson
Martin: Songs of Ariel from Shakespeare's "The Tempest": IV. You are three men of sin, whom DestinyFrank Martin, Stockholmer Kammerchor/Eric Ericson, Eric Ericson
Martin: 5 Songs of Ariel: No. 5, Where the Bee Sucks There Suck IFrank Martin, Eric Ericson, Stockholm Chamber Choir
Martin: Mass for Unaccompanied Double Choir: I. KyrieFrank Martin, Rundfunkchor Stockholm/Eric Ericson, Eric Ericson
Martin: Mass for Unaccompanied Double Choir: II. GloriaFrank Martin, Rundfunkchor Stockholm/Eric Ericson, Eric Ericson
Martin: Mass for Unaccompanied Double Choir: III. CredoFrank Martin, Rundfunkchor Stockholm/Eric Ericson, Eric Ericson
Martin: Mass for Unaccompanied Double Choir: IV. Sanctus - BenedictusFrank Martin, Rundfunkchor Stockholm/Eric Ericson, Eric Ericson
Martin: Mass for Unaccompanied Double Choir: V. Agnus DeiFrank Martin, Rundfunkchor Stockholm/Eric Ericson, Eric Ericson
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