Frank Martin

Frank Martin (1890–1974) was a Swiss composer, conductor and university teacher.

Also recorded as Frank Théodore Martin.

Overview

Born at Geneva in 1890, died at Naarden in 1974.

In detail

Frank Martin studied at Conservatoire de Musique. the recorded working language is French and German.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera.

Employment is recorded with Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln, Conservatoire de Musique and Institut Jaques-Dalcroze (Genève). Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium.

Works named in the authority record are Polyptyque and Petite symphonie concertante.

Distinctions recorded are Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva and Honorary doctor of the University of Lausanne.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Frank Martin (composer)”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q123910: Frank Martin

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