Frank Martin: Complete... - Daniele Ruggieri,ex Novo Ensemble - Audio CD (Arrives in 50 days)

Frank Martin (1890-1974) was a Swiss composer, who lived for most of his life in The Netherlands. His oeuvre spans orchestral works, oratorios, and chamber music. Martin’s style defies easy categorization, blending elements of neoclassicism, serialism, and Gregorian chant. His vocal works reflect his spiritual depth and musical mastery. Frank Martin wrote not a large but a significant number of works for flute, including the Ballade for flute and piano (1939), the Deuxième Ballade for flute and piano (1939) and the Church Sonata for flute and organ (1941). Of these three, only the Ballade is an original work for flute, as the Deuxième Ballade and the Church Sonata are the author’s transcriptions of earlier scores. Also included in this new recording are works for soprano and instrumental ensemble, featuring flute, oboe, harp, viola and cello. A fascinating collection of a highly original voice in 20th century music! Played by Daniele Ruggieri (flute), Monica Bacelli (soprano) and several excellent Italian instrumentalists.

Label: Brilliant Classics | Origin: Holland