Requiem (Martin)
| Requiem | |
|---|---|
| by Frank Martin | |
Frank Martin in 1959 | |
| Text | Requiem |
| Language | Latin |
| Composed | 1971–72 |
| Performed | 4 May 1973 |
| Published | 1976 |
| Movements | 8 |
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Requiem is a setting of the Latin Mass for the dead for four soloists, mixed choir, orchestra and organ by Frank Martin. Composed in 1971 and 1972, it was premiered at Lausanne Cathedral on 4 May 1973, with the composer conducting the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande. It has been described as the composer's masterpiece.