| Work Title
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Requiem
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| Alternative. Title
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| Composer
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Martin, Frank
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| Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No.
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None [force assignment]
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| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's
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8 movements (generally with at most brief pauses of specified maximum lengths)
- Introitus. Molto lento (
 = 76) - Più animato -- Attacca subito
- Kyrie. Andante ( = 69)
- Dies Irae. Vivace (
 = 107)
- Offertorium. Andante con moto ( = 72)
- Sanctus. Largo ( = 56)
- Agnus Dei. Largo (
 = 54)
- In Paradisum. Andante molto moderato
- Lux aeterna. Con moto ( = 76)
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| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp.
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1971-72
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| First Performance.
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1973 May 4, Lausanne Cathedral, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, vocalists Elisabeth Speiser, Ria Bollen, Éric Tappy and Peter Lagger, organist André Luy, the Ars Laeta vocal ensemble and the Union chorale de Lausanne choir, conducted by the composer
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| First Publication.
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1972 (vocal score)
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| Librettist
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Traditional
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| Language
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Latin
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| Average DurationAvg. Duration
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43-5 minutes
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| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period
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Early 20th century
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| Piece Style
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Early 20th century
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| Instrumentation
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soprano, alto, tenor, bass, mixed chorus (SATB), large organ, harpsichord, orchestra
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| InstrDetail
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2 flutes (2nd takes piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons (2nd takes contrabassoon), 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion, harpsichord, strings
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| External Links
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Wikipedia article ; Frankmartin.org
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