Listening Through The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music
Frank Martin (1890-1974)
Bio
Martin was born to Huguenots in Geneva. His father was a pastor and he was raised around church music. He studied math at Geneva University and composition with Joseph Lauber. He moved around Europe but eventually settled back in Geneva, founded the Chamber Music Society of Geneva, and taught at the University.
Music
8 Preludes for the Piano
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra
Concerto for seven wind instruments, timpani, percussion, and string orchestra
Petite symphonie concerante
Quatre Pieces Breves for Quitar
Erasmi Monumentum
Ballade for Flute and Piano
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