Editorial Reviews
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A word of explanation is in order here. The Symphonie Concertante is nothing less than an arrangement for full orchestra of the lovely Petite Symphonie Concertante for Harp, Harpsichord, Piano and Double String Orchestra--probably the composer's most popular piece in its original form. But because of its unusual instrumental requirements, and the difficulty of balancing them in live performance, Frank Martin made this arrangement for standard forces, which here receives its recorded premier. The music is as fine as ever, and set alongside the moody, almost bluesy Symphonie for large orchestra and the stately Passacaglia, it completes an excellent Martin CD. - -David Hurwitz
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Frank Martin (1890-1974) employs a number of diverse styles from the 20th century--serialism, extended tonality, and free atonality. He also isn't afraid of the occasional melodic sequence. Symphonie (1937) makes use of a loose serialism, opening with the motive on the lower strings, using the twelve notes of the chromatic scale. But his harmonies are his key invention. You don't expect them, but they're there. Symphonie Concertante (1945) has a weaker allegiance to serialism even though... read more
Frank Martin: Symphonie, for Large Orchestra / Symphonie Concertante, for Large Orchestra / Passacaglia, for Large Orchestra - Matthias Bamert
Frank Martin: Symphonie, for Large Orchestra / Symphonie Concertante, for Large Orchestra / Passacaglia, for Large Orchestra - Matthias Bamert, Music, Frank Martin, Matthias Bamert, The London Philharmonic, 20th/21st Century Orchestral Work with Formal Description, Classical, Classical Composers, Orchestral, Symphonic, Symphony
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