Martin, Frank

Flower of Beauty - Choral music by Miskinis, Byrd, Clements, Hogan, Tormis, Dimitrov, des Prez, Weelkes et al. / Westminster Choir

1 CD / Westminister Choir College / 2013-02-26

Works: Vytautas Miskinis: Lucis creator optime, for chorus; Thoughts of Psalms; William Byrd: Liber secundus sacrarum cantionum; John Clements: Flower of Beauty, for chorus; Traditional Spiritual: Great Day...
Performers: Bixby, Kelly Ann; Dale, Benjamin
Conductors: Miller, Joe
Ensemble: ; Westminster Choir

Praised by American Record Guide as the "gold standard for American academic choirs," the Westminster Choir has performed and recorded with virtually every major orchestra...continue...
Recording information: Girard College, Philadelphia, PA (01/2009); The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine and St. G (01/2009); Girard College, Philadelphia, PA (02/2008); The Cathedral Church o...continue...

Frank Martin: The Complete Works for Flute in chamber music and with orchestra / Emmanuel Pahud, flute; Piemontesi, piano; Berndt, organ

2 CD / Musiques Suisses / 2013-01-07

Works: Frank Martin: Ballade for flute & piano; Sonata da chiesa, version for flute & strings (orchestrated by V. Desarzens); Ballade no 2 for flute & piano (or flute, string orchestra & piano) (after Balla...
Performers: Berndt, Tobias [Organ]; Pahud, Emmanuel; Piemontesi, Francesco
Conductors: Fischer, Thierry
Ensemble: ; Orchestre de la Suisse Romande

Recording information: Victoria Hall, Genève (02/29/2012-03/02/2012)....continue...

Choral Collection - Anniversary Series / Bach, Bernstein, Handel, Hawes, Tallis, et al.

1 CD / Signum UK / 2012-11-01

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, BWV 230; Mass in B minor, BWV 232; Francis Poulenc: Mass in G; Eric Whitacre: Lux Aurumque; Bob Chilcott: The lily and the rose, for chorus; Leona...
Performers: Millett, Robert; Morris, Greg [Organ]; Pryce, Sally; Swait, Andrew; Thomas, Elin Manahan
Conductors: ; Short, Nigel; Chilcott, Bob; Vivian, James; Cullen, Joseph; McCreesh, Paul; Dixon, Alistair; Nicholas, Benjamin; Skidmore, Jeffrey; Backhouse, Jeremy; Mackerras, Charles, Sir; Cleobury, Stephen; Al...
Ensemble: ; Ex Cathedra; Ex Cathedra Choir; Gabrieli Consort; Huddersfield Choral Society; King's Singers; Tenebrae; The Sirens (A Capella)

2012 marks the 15th anniversary of the first release from the leading independent classical label Signum Records. Beginning life as an early music specialist (with...continue...

Stravinsky: Circus Polka; Honegger: Pacific 231; Rugby; Martin: Violin Concerto / Baiba Skride, violin

1 CD / Orfeo / 2012-10-30

Works: Igor Stravinsky: Concerto for Violin in D major; Circus Polka; Arthur Honegger: Pacific 231, symphonic movement for orchestra (Mouvement symphonique no 1), H. 53; Rugby, tone poem for orchestra (Mouv...
Performers: Skride, Baiba [Violin]
Conductors: Fischer, Thierry
Ensemble: ; BBC National Orchestra Wales

It would be harder to find a more different approach to the template of the traditional three-movement concerto than that found in the piece by...continue...
Recording information: BBC Hoddinott Hall (06/28/2011-06/30/2011)....continue...

Legacy: April 18, 2004 - Rachmaninov, Davies, Durufle, Stravinsky and Poulenc / Westminster Choir

1 CD / Westminister Choir College / 2012-07-31

Works: Sergey Rachmaninov: Ave Maria; Vespers; Peter Maxwell Davies: The Lord's Prayer, for SATB chorus, J. 54; Maurice Duruflé: Notre Père (2 versions), for chorus; for male voices & organ, O...
Performers: Beck, Anthony; Lebherz, Jenna; Maupin, Marisa
Conductors: Flummerfelt, Joseph
Ensemble: ; Westminster Choir

A milestone in Westminster Choir College's history - the Westminster Choir's final home concert with Joseph Flummerfelt - will be available as a CD on...continue...
Recording information: Bristol Chapel at Westminister Choir College, Princeton (04/18/2004)....continue...

Shakespeare 21 / Stephan Doormann, Kammerchor Hannover

1 CD / Rondeau Production / 2012-03-27

Works: Sven Hagvil: Orpheus with his lute, for chorus; Sonnett 43, for chorus; Ralph Vaughan Williams: Shakespeare Songs (3) for chorus; Sven-Eric Johanson: Sylvia, for vocal ensemble & piano (Fancies no 1)...
Performers: Franzius, Anke; Hennig, Johanna Marie; Nesic, Snezana; Siefert, Dorte
Conductors: Doormann, Stephan
Ensemble: ; Kammerchor Hannover

The Chamber Choir Hanover and their director take the listener on a journey through time. 400 year-old Shakespeare texts are presented here in musical settings...continue...
Recording information: Kirche des Stephansstifts, Hannover, Germany (09/30/2011/10/03/2011)....continue...

Martin: Mass for Double Choir A Cappella / Daniel Reuss, RIAS Kammerchor

1 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2012-02-14

Works: Frank Martin: Mass for Double Chorus; Ariel Songs (5), for chorus; Olivier Messiaen: Cinq Rechants; O sacrum convivium!
Conductors: Reuss, Daniel
Ensemble: ; RIAS Kammerchor

Frank Martin and Olivier Messiaen have few musical features in common, but their faith overrides the fundamental differences between them and makes them two of...continue...

Farewell: Music By Haydn Martin Vogel Haller

1 CD / Guild / 2011-02-08

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony no 45 in F sharp minor, H 1 no 45 "Farewell"; Frank Martin: Pavane couleur du temps, for string quintet or piano duet; Wladimir Vogel: Abschied; Hermann Haller: Abschied ...
Performers: Bohi, Barbara
Conductors: Kissoczy, Marc

This is a progam of music inspired by the emotionally-charged concept of leave-taking — of saying goodbye. Haydn’s Farewell Symphony is offered along with music...continue...
Recording information: Radiostudio Zürich....continue...

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...

Frank Martin: Golgotha

2 CD / Harmonia Mundi / 2010-04-13

Works: Frank Martin: Golgotha, oratorio for 5 soloists, chorus, organ & orchestra
Performers: Gauthier, Judith; Thompson, Adrian [Tenor Vocal]; Woerd, Mattijs van de; Wolff, Konstantin
Conductors: Reuss, Daniel

"A long standing wish of mine has come true: I now have the chance to cover a truly outstanding recording of Frank Martin's towering oratorio,Golgotha,...continue...
Recording information: Estonia Concert Hall, Tallinn (04/2009)....continue...

Yehudi Menuhin - The Great EMI Recordings

51 CD / EMI Classics / 2009-04-21

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto no 2 in F major, BWV 1047; Brandenburg Concerto no 3 in G major, BWV 1048; Brandenburg Concerto no 5 in D major, BWV 1050; Concerto for 2 Violins in D mino...
Performers: Aronowitz, Cecil; Balsam, Artur; Barshai, Rudolf; Bennett, William; Cassadó, Gaspar; Cassad?, Gaspar; Civil, Alan; Cocker, Paul; Curzon, Clifford; de los Angeles, Victoria; Debost, Michel; Don...
Conductors: Menuhin, Yehudi; Enescu, George; Monteux, Pierre; Dorati, Antal; Boulez, Pierre; Furtwängler, Wilhelm; Pritchard, John; Silvestri, Constantin; Kletzki, Paul; Boult, Adrian; Panufnik, Andrzej; Da...
Ensemble: ; Alan Clare Trio; Bath Festival Ensemble; Instrumental Ensemble

This 50-CD set features Sir Yehudi Menuhin's most celebrated EMI recordings, made during his extraordinary 70-year exclusive recording relationship with the company. Includes works by...continue...
Includes work(s) by Manuel de Falla....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...

Serenity: Beautiful Choral Music [Box Set]

5 CD / ABC Classics Import / 2008-07-29

Works: Gregorio Allegri: Miserere; Josquin Desprez: Ave Maria... virgo serena, motet for 4 parts; William Byrd: Ave verum corpus; Robert Parsons: Ave Maria; Guillaume Dufay: Nuper rosarum flores, isorhythmi...
Performers: Black, Richard; Bone, Corin; Costa, Neal Peres da; Donnelly, Mark; Drury, David; Duck-Chong, Jenny; Everingham, Craig; Fraser, Anna; Greco, David; Harvey, Ray; Lang, Genevieve; Macliver, Sara; McMaho...
Conductors: Walker, Antony; Weymark, Brett; Stanhope, Paul
Ensemble: ; Sirius String Quartet

With reviews describing cantillation as 'heaven on a stick' and 'an elegant and highly responsive group of singers' you cannot go past this ultimate collection...continue...

Prayer for Peace: Sacred Choral Music in the Modern Age

1 CD / ABC Classics Import / 2008-01-29

Works: Samuel Barber: Agnus Dei; John Tavener: Song for Athene; Sergey Rachmaninov: Ave Maria; James MacMillan: Christus vincit, for treble, chorus & organ; Olivier Messiaen: O sacrum convivium!; Arvo P...
Performers: McMahon, Paul; Sheldon, Jane
Conductors: Walker, Antony; Weymark, Brett

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...

Paradisi Gloria - Martin: In Terra Pax, etc / Viotti, et al

3 CD / Profil Edition Gunter Hanssler / 2005-09-20

Works: Frank Martin: In Terra Pax, oratorio for soloists, choruses & orchestra; Pilate, short oratorio for soloists, chorus & orchestra; Golgotha, oratorio for 5 soloists, chorus, organ & orchestra
Performers: Braun, Lioba; Buffle, Christine; Cachemaille, Gilles; Dalis, Fabrice; Fel, Christopher; Galvez-Vallejo, Daniel; Komlosi, Ildiko; LeRoux, Francois [Baritone Vocal]; Lisnic, Tatiana; Pia, Claude; Rouil...
Conductors: Viotti, Marcello; Schirmer, Ulf
Ensemble: ; Bavarian Radio Chorus; Munich Radio Symphony Orchestra

This new release showcases the music of Swiss composer Frank Martin. Martin's profound Christian faith is reflected in the sacred works included on this recording....continue...

A cappella / Shaw, Robert Shaw Festival Singers

1 CD / Telarc / 2005-07-26

Works: Tomás Luis de Victoria: O vos omnes, qui transitis per viam, motet for 4 voices; Thomas Tallis: A new commandment, anthem for 4 voices; Francis Poulenc: Quatre motets pour un temps de pénit...
Performers: Carter, Donna; Dent, Karl [Tenor Vocal]
Conductors: Shaw, Robert

'These selections, ranging from sacred masterpieces of the Renaissance to gems of the late 20th century, all had special meaning for Shaw', according to the...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...

Ballades for Saxophone & Orchestra / Kerkezos, et al

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2004-08-01

Works: Henri Tomasi: Ballade for alto saxophone & orchestra; Frank Martin: Ballade for saxophone, for alto sax, strings, piano & percussion; Maurice Ravel: Pièce en forme de Habañera; Astor Pi...
Performers: Kerkezos, Theodore
Conductors: Minczuk, Roberto

This collection presents major twentieth-century works for saxophone and orchestra by Henri Tomasi and Frank Martin alongside well-known works by Ravel and Piazzolla, arranged for...continue...

Martin: 6 Jedermann Monologues, etc / Kroupa, Schild, et al

1 CD / Cantate / 2001-09-01

Works: Frank Martin: Monologes (6) aus Jedermann, for alto (or baritone) & piano (or orchestra); Minnelieder (3), for soprano & piano; Chants de Noël (3), for soprano, flute & piano; Poèmes de l...
Performers: Berg, Andreas; Koch, Gerhard; Mucke, Christian
Conductors: Weigel, Wolfgang

Martin: Golgotha / Böck, Wiener Singakademie, et al

3 CD / Hanssler Classic / 1999-04-14

Works: Frank Martin: Golgotha, oratorio for 5 soloists, chorus, organ & orchestra
Performers: Courtis, Jean-Philippe; Hosp, Cornelia; Perdigón, Jorge; Salomaa, Petteri; Zeilberger, Norbert
Conductors: Bock, Herbert

Swiss composer Frank Martin's oratorio "Golgotha" found its inspiration in Rembrandt's etching "The Three Crosses". It was Martin's desire to depart from the Bachian model...continue...

Frank Martin, Witold Lutoslawski, Jacques Ibert: Concertante

1 CD / Campanella Musica / 1998-01-01

Works: Frank Martin: Dances (3) for oboe solo & harp solo, string quintet & string orchestra; Witold Lutoslawski: Double Concerto for oboe, harp & chamber orchestra; Jacques Ibert: Symphonie concertante, fo...
Performers: Schellenberger, HansJörg [Oboe/Conductor]; Suss, Margit-Anna
Conductors: Peskó, Zoltán

Flute Concertos

1 CD / Capriccio / 1994-01-01

Works: Frank Martin: Ballade for flute, with small orchestra (orchestration by E. Ansermet of "Ballade for Flute"); Carl Nielsen: Concerto for Flute, FS 119; Leonard Bernstein: Halil; Jacques Ibert: Concert...
Performers: Faust, Michael
Conductors: Francis, Alun

Haydn: Symphonie No. 95; Frank Martin: Concerto; Igor Strawinsky: L'Oiseau de Feu

1 CD / Orfeo / 1992-04-03

Works: Franz Joseph Haydn: Symphony no 95 in C minor, H 1 no 95; Frank Martin: Concerto for 7 wind instruments (timpani, percussion & string orchestra); Igor Stravinsky: L'oiseau de feu (The Firebird), conc...
Performers: Kalmus, Kurt; Karl Bobzien; Kolbinger, Karl; Ludwig Laberer; Richter, Kurt [Conductor]; Starke, Gerhard
Conductors: Ansermet, Ernest