Videos
Interview with the Flemish alto Ria Bollen (1/2)
‘Ria Bollen and Frank Martin’s Music’
Interview with the Flemish alto Ria Bollen (2/2)
‘Ria Bollen and Frank Martin’
The Flemish alto Ria Bollen (1942) had an impressive, international career as a concert singer. She had a special preference for Frank Martin’s work, with whom she had a close relationship and of whom she performed many works. Frank Martin asked her to participate in his Requiem, he even wrote the Agnus Dei of the Requiem ‘with her voice in mind’. In the run-up to the Frank Martin memorial year 2024 Ria Bollen was interviewed about Frank Martin, his works and their friendship.
(with subtitles in English)
Thomas Beijer visiting the Frank Martin House
August, 2021
Thomas Beijer is a Dutch pianist with a special interest in the music of Frank Martin. In February 2022, Thomas Beijer received the Dutch Music Award (Nederlandse Muziekprijs), the highest award given by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science to a musician who performs classical music.
Excerpts of music by Frank Martin
• Petite symphonie concertante (1944-1945)
Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
Armin Jordan, conductor
• Concerto II for piano and orchestra (1968-1969)
Paul Badura-Skoda, piano
Orchestre della Svizzera Italiana
Christian Benda, conductor
• Danse grave (1941)
Daniel Spiegelberg, piano
Javier Somoza visiting the Frank Martin House
Autumn, 2021
The Spanish guitarist Javier Somoza visits the Frank Martin House in Naarden (NL), welcomed by Teresa Martin, youngest daughter of the composer.
Excerpts of music by Frank Martin
• Quatre pièces brèves pour guitare (1933)
Alain Corbellari visiting the Frank Martin House
September 2021
Alain Corbellari, Swiss biographer and musicologist, visits the Frank Martin House in Naarden (NL), welcomed by Teresa Martin, youngest daughter of the composer.
Excerpts of music by Frank Martin
• Fantaisie sur des rythmes flamenco (1973)
Daniel Spiegelberg, piano
• Concerto II for piano and orchestra (1986-1969)
Paul Badura-Skoda, piano
Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana
Christian Benda, conductor
• Petite symphonie concertante (1944-1945)
Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
Armin Jordan, conductor
by Alain Corbellari
A short introduction of this book about Frank Martin, written by Alain Corbellari.
Savoir Suisse, May 2021
EPFL Press
Interview with Maria Martin
Interview with Maria Martin (1915-2017), Frank Martin’s widow, at the Frank Martin House at the Bollelaan in Naarden. This film was made in the summer and autumn of 2011 by Véronique Cabois and commissioned by the Frank Martin Stichting, The Netherlands.
(with subtitles in English)
Entretien avec Maria Martin
Entretien avec Maria Martin (1915-2017), la veuve de Frank Martin, à la maison Frank Martin, Bollelaan à Naarden.
Ce film a été réalisé en été et en automne 2011 par Véronique Cabois, à la demande de la Frank Martin Stichting, Pays-Bas.
(avec sous-titres en français)