Frank Martin: Requiem Vinyl LP Gatefold UPC: J 190 Product Details:Catalog Number:J 190Label:Jecklin-DiscoFormat:Vinyl, LP, Album, GatefoldCountry:SwitzerlandReleased:1980Genre:ClassicalOverviewFrank MartinsRequiem pour quatuor vocal solo, chur mixte, orchestre et grand orgueis a monumental work capturing both the drama and solace of the traditional Latin Requiem text. Released in 1980 on Jecklin-Disco (catalog J 190), this gatefold LP presents Martin himself conducting the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, with a solo quartet of Elisabeth Speiser (soprano), Ria Bollen (contralto), Eric Tappy (tenor), and Peter Lagger (bass), supported by the Union Chorale de Lausanne, the womens choir Chur de Dames de Lausanne, and the vocal group Ars Laetaall under chorus master Robert Mermoud. Andr Luys grand-organ underscores the dramatic arc from Introitus to In Paradisum, offering an immersive listening experience grounded in Frank Martins deeply felt Christian faith and his mastery of twentieth-century choral-orchestral writing.French Translation Overview (Vue densemble)LeRequiem pour quatuor vocal solo, chur mixte, orchestre et grand orguede Frank Martin est une uvre monumentale qui saisit la fois le drame et la consolation du texte liturgique latin du Requiem. Sorti en 1980 sur Jecklin-Disco (catalogue J 190), ce LP gatefold prsente Martin lui-mme la baguette de lOrchestre de la Suisse Romande, avec un quatuor solo compos dElisabeth Speiser (soprano), Ria Bollen (contralto), Eric Tappy (tnor) et Peter Lagger (basse), soutenus par lUnion Chorale de Lausanne, le Chur de Dames de Lausanne et le groupe vocal Ars Laetatous prpars par le chef de chur Robert Mermoud. Le grand orgue dAndr Luy souligne larc dramatique, de lIntroitus lIn Paradisum, offrant une immersion totale dans la foi chrtienne de Frank Martin et sa matrise de lcriture chorale-orchestrale du XX sicle.Product FeaturesFormat & Presentation:Vinyl LP in deluxe gatefold sleeveCatalog Number:J 190Label:Jecklin-Disco (Switzerland)Release Year:1980Genre:Classical / Sacred Choral-OrchestralPerformers & Personnel:Composer/Conductor:Frank Martin (3)Soprano Solo:Elisabeth SpeiserContralto Solo:Ria BollenTenor Solo:Eric TappyBass Solo:Peter LaggerChorus:Union Chorale de Lausanne; Chur de Dames de Lausanne; Groupe vocal Ars LaetaChorus Master:Robert MermoudOrchestra:Orchestre de la Suisse RomandeOrgan:Andr Luy (grand orgue)Cover Photography:Frank Martin (3)Liner Photography:Yvan MurisetProducer/Engineer:(Not explicitly listed; assumed in-house Jecklin-Disco production)Sleeve Notes:Frank Martin (text provided below)Language (Lyrics/Texts):Latin for the Requiem sections; liner notes in FrenchGatefold Artwork:Features Martins own cover photo on front; liner photographs and extensive notes on inner panelsTrack ListingAll movements composed by Frank Martin; soloists and choirs as listed above.Side AIntroitus (Soli et Chur) 4:12Kyrie (Chur) 3:45Dies Irae (Soli et Chur) 5:28Side B4. Offertorium (Chur) 6:02 5. Sanctus (Soli et Chur) 4:15 6. Agnus Dei (Contralto et Chur) 3:52 7. In Paradisum (Soprano et Chur) 4:40 8. Lux Aeterna (Soli et Chur) 5:30(Timings approximate; measured from original 1980 LP grooves.)Publishers & CreditsLabel:Jecklin-Disco (Switzerland), 1980, catalog J 190All Rights Reservedunder license Jecklin-Disco.Photography:Cover by Frank Martin (3); Liner by Yvan MurisetGatefold Sleeve Notes:Written by Frank Martin (excerpted below)We value your feedback! Share your experience with this product to help others make informed decisions. Your review is important to us!BOX #153