Martin, Frank M Composers Composition

Martin, Frank M Composers Composition

Martin, Frank

Swiss composer Frank Martin (1890-1974), born into a French Huguenot family and the son of a Calvinist minister, was inspired toward a musical vocation when he heard Bach's St. Matthew Passion. His works span a variety of genres, styles, and influences.

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Editor's Picks:

- Official site of the Société Frank Martin. Includes biography, photographs, works, Society news, partial discography, quotes, and contact information. [English and French.]

- Biography noting his religious family, inspirations and education, genres and styles, and selected works from the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio.
- List with debut dates and venues from Karadar with links to related material.
- Comments on the artistry of his works, especially relating to Songs of Ariel.
- Listing at The Lied and Art Song Texts Page with French and German lyrics to selected vocal works and some English translations.

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