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Martin: Six Monologues From Jedermann

1 Super Audio CD / MD&G / 2010-05-04

Works: Frank Martin: Suite from the opera "Der Sturm", for baritone & orchestra; Six Monologues from "Jedermann", for baritone & orchestra; Symphonie concertante, for orchestra (full orchestration of "Petit...
Performers: Oliemans, Thomas
Conductors: Sloane, Steven

This MDG recording adds the Swiss composer Frank Martin's works for full orchestra to the multifaceted catalog of his works. Frank Martin always maintained close...continue...
Recording information: Stavanger (03/23/2009-03/27/2009)....continue...

SCENE Martin: Harpsichord Concerto, Passacaille & Polyptyque / Jac Van Steen, et al

1 CD / MD&G / 2009-02-10

Works: Frank Martin: Polyptyque; Passacaille, version for string orchestra; Harpsichord Concerto
Performers: Scheidegger, Rudolf; Zimmermann, Willi
Conductors: Steen, Jac van

Doubly rooted in French and German culture, Frank Martin, a "preacher's kid" from Geneva, begin closely studying Bach's works during his early youth. Martin became...continue...

SCENE Martin: Harpsichord Concerto, Passacaille & Polyptyque / Jac Van Steen, et al

1 Super Audio CD / MD&G / 2009-02-10

Works: Frank Martin: Polyptyque; Passacaille, version for string orchestra; Harpsichord Concerto
Performers: Scheidegger, Rudolf; Zimmermann, Willi
Conductors: Steen, Jac van

Doubly rooted in French and German culture, Frank Martin, a "preacher's kid" from Geneva, begin closely studying Bach's works during his early youth. Martin became...continue...

SCENE Martin: Die Weise von Liebe und Tod / Stotijn, et al

1 CD / MD&G / 2008-01-22

Works: Frank Martin: Die Weise von Liebe und Tod des Cornets Christoph Rilke
Conductors: Steen, Jac van

"an extended piece for contralto and chamber orchestra, a nearly hour-long tour-de-force that demands much of the singer while creating a rare, other-world atmosphere that...continue...

SCENE Martin: Die Weise von Liebe und Tod / Stotijn, et al

1 Super Audio CD / MD&G / 2007-08-28

Works: Frank Martin: Die Weise von Liebe und Tod des Cornets Christoph Rilke
Conductors: Steen, Jac van

"an extended piece for contralto and chamber orchestra, a nearly hour-long tour-de-force that demands much of the singer while creating a rare, other-world atmosphere that...continue...

SCENE Martin: Concertos / Van Steen, Erxleben, et al

1 Super Audio CD / MD&G / 2005-04-26

Works: Frank Martin: Concerto for Violin; Concerto for 7 wind instruments (timpani, percussion & string orchestra); Danse de la peur
Performers: Bonvin, Frederic; Casola, Fabio di; Erxleben, Michael; Flieger, Jiri; Haag, Ivo; Henderson, Kenneth; Monot, Pierre-Alain; Soos, Adrienne; Storozhenko, Igor; Vecchi, Dimitri
Conductors: Steen, Jac van

Martin's composition are impressive for their difficult solo passages and light tonal color. His music is highly regarded but seldom performed....continue...