Frank Martin: Et la vie l'emporta

(1974)
in
for alto, baritone, chamber choir and chamber ensemble
2 2 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 - hp, hpsd, org - str (6 6 4 4 2)
Duration: 26’
Soloists:
Instrumentation details:
1st flute
2th flute
oboe
oboe d'amore
harpsichord
harp
organ
violin I(6)
violin II(6)
viola(4)
violoncello(4)
double bass(2)
Choir: SATB
Roles:
Composer: Frank Martin
Table of contents:
Imploration (aus Maurice Zundels "La Complainte du Malade")
Combat (Martin Luthers Übersetzung der 4. Strophe von "Christ lag in Todes Banden")
Offrande (Übersetzung eines Briefes, irrtümlich dem Maler Fra Angelico zugeschrieben)
Dedication: dédié à ZYMA S.A. (Nyon) à l’occasion de son 75ème anniversaire
Commission:
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