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Frank Martin: In terra pax
I. Part I: Lorsque l'Agneau rompit le premier sceau: Con moto
II. Part I: Mon Dieu, Mon Dieu: Andante quasi largo
III. Part I: Malheur au peuple charge de peches!: Allegro furioso
IV. Part I: Eternel, Dieu de mon salut: Molto moderato
V. Part II: Sentinelle, que dis-tu de la nuit?: Adagio
VI. Part II: Mais les tenebres ne regneront pas toujours: Andante
VII. Part II: Consolez mon peuple: Con moto
VIII. Part III: Voici, mon serviteur: Largo
IX. Part III: Heureux les affliges: Andante molto tranquillo
X. Part III: Notre Pere, qui es aux cieux: Adagio
XI. Part IV: Puis je vis un nouveau ciel: Allegro moderato
Henry Martin: Pilate
I. Ha! Maugre en ait Jupiter: Andante con moto - Agitato
II. O filles de Jerusalem: Lento
III. Or ca, Seigneurs: Allegro moderato
IV. O peuple mechant: Adagio
V. Or ca, Messeigneurs: Agitato
VI. Regardez ici: Moderato
VII. Or suis-je assis: Largo
VIII. O Pere tout bon: Molto lento
Henry Martin: Golgotha
I. Part I: Prologue: Andante Maestoso
II. Part I: Les Rameaux
III. Le Discours au Temple
IV. Part I: La Sainte Cene
V. Part I: Gethsemane
VI. Part II: Meditation: Lento
VII. Part II: Jesus Devant le Sanhedrin
VIII. Part II: Jesus Devant Pilate
IX. Part II: Le Calvaire
X. Part II: Epliogue
January 2006
*****
“…In terra pax… is an eloquent and powerful work to which the late lamented Marcello Viotti and a fine if less well-known team of soloists bring much feeling and fine musical judgement. …it is Golgotha…which is the masterpiece here… Golgotha… can claim the distinction of being the first major Passion since Bach. Indeed, not to mince matters, it is without question one of the greatest choral works of the 20th century. For all the power of the choral writing, the orchestral textures are luminous, translucent and subtle. There is an affinity at a profound level with the Debussy of Pelléas, particularly in the glowing final section, 'La Résurrection'. But the whole work is noble, inspired - and inspiring!”
December 2005
“Frank Martin served as 'artistic director' to the 1968 Erato recording of Golgotha so… it does have the stamp of authority about it. But, in every area - interpretative commitment, recorded sound or the musical and technical assurance of the performers - Marcello Viotti and his Munich musicians are in a league of their own. Viotti draws every last ounce of drama and passion from the score and creates a truly epic performance. ...with playing and singing which is never less than outstanding as well as a ravishing recorded sound, this three-disc set must stand as one of the finest recordings yet made of Frank Martin's music.”
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I. Part I: Lorsque l'Agneau rompit le premier sceau: Con moto
