Frank Martin

The Swiss composer Frank Martin was born in Geneva on 15 September 1890. After studies in Rome, he returned and over the years gained a distinctive reputation for music of exquisitive quality, some of which remains in the repertory. He died at Naarden on 21 November 1974.

A selection of articles about Frank Martin

Resounding Echoes by Robert McCarney - Zero Hour

Spotlight. An Individualistic Style - Geoff Pearce listens to Frank Martin's music with flute. 'The performances are very good and totally convincing.'

Ensemble. A Particular Delight - Mike Wheeler listens to the Aquinas Trio

A Treasure Trove - Roderic Dunnett explores the substantial catalogue of Regent Records

CD Spotlight. Beautifully Crafted - Geoff Pearce listens to Lieder by Swiss composers Hans Schaeuble, Frank Martin, Peter Mieg, Othmar Schoeck and Arthur Honegger. '... one of the loveliest discs I have ever heard.'

Classical music news. Obituary - Paul Badura-Skoda (1927-2019)

CD Spotlight. Exemplary Performances - Martin and Martinu choral music pleases Geoff Pearce. '... beautiful music, lovingly performed ...'

CD Spotlight. Strong Jazz Influences - Wind music by Frank Martin, enjoyed by Geoff Pearce. 'The rhythmic precision is impressive, the solos are played confidently and the intonation and quality of timbre of all instruments is absolutely spot on.'

Ensemble. Light from on High - Giuseppe Pennisi's first of two reports from the Sagra Musicale Umbra

Ensemble. Vivid and Colourful - Two choirs join forces to celebrate the Britten anniversary, heard by Mike Wheeler

CD Spotlight. Wonderfully Complementary - Music for flute and organ, recommended by Gerald Fenech. '... mastery, panache and a sense of balance that is almost uncanny.'

Ensemble. An Ecstatic Success - Giuseppe Pennisi visits the Sagra Musicale Malatestiana

Ensemble. Luxurious Textures - Sacred music from the Phoenix Chorale, heard by Maria Nockin

Ensemble. A Real Barnburner - Another report from this summer's Tanglewood Festival, by Lawrence Budmen

Excited by music - Flautist Kathryn Thomas in conversation with Keith Bramich