The martin –

Secret mass

For their latest release, the Grammy-Nominated, ECHO Award-winning Danish National Vocal Ensemble under the direction of Marcus Creed have selected a program showcasing the works of two less familiar 20th century masters: Frank Martin and Bohuslav Martinu. Beyond the similarity of their surnames there is little in common between the two men. For Swiss-born Martin, his musical breakthrough came early in life when he heard a performance of Bach's St. Matthew Passion. His musical language draws on a wide variety of influences, including Renaissance polyphony, Hindemithian extended tonality and traces of Schoenberg's twelve-tone system, but above all, Bach. In contrast, the urbane, cosmopolitan Martinu was a stylistic butterfly, and a bit of a late bloomer. One can easily hear traces of impressionism and Stravinskian neoclassicism throughout his mature style, but in his finest moments, Martinu embraces the love of folklore that inspired his elder countryman, Leoš Janácek. The centerpiece of this album is Martin's towering masterwork, the Mass for Double Choir. Originally completed in 1926, Martin did not allow the work to be performed until 1963. After it's premiere he explained: 'I felt that a personal expression of religious belief should remain secret and hidden from public opinion.' Thankfully Martin decided to share his secret; his Mass has become one of the 20th century's most powerful works composed for a cappella choir.

Country of Pressing	US
Artist	The Martin
Released	2018
Music Genre	Classical
Label	OUR RECORDINGS
Condition	New
UPC	747313167166
SKU	al-747313167166

1.1 Kyrie
1.2 Gloria
1.3 Credo
1.4 Sanctus
1.5 Agnus Dei
1.6 The Annunciation
1.7 A Dream
1.8 Our Lady's Breakfast
1.9 The Virgin Mary's Picture
1.10 Come Unto These Yellow Sands
1.11 Full Fathom Five
1.12 Before You Can Say 'Come and Go'
1.13 You Are Three Men of Sin
1.14 Where the Bee Sucks, There Suck I
1.15 Romance from the Dandelions