Frank Martin
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Summary
Frank Martin was born on September 15, 1890[1], in Geneva[2]. He died on November 21, 1974[3], in Naarden[4]. He worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], university teacher[7], pianist[8], and music educator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,503 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Eaux-Vives[11]
- Place of burial: Cemetery of Kings[12]
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[13]
- Occupation: librettist[14]
- Employer: Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln[15], Conservatoire de Musique[16], Institut Jaques-Dalcroze (Genève)[17]
- Educated at: Conservatoire de Musique[18]
- Notable work: Polyptyque[19], Petite symphonie concertante[20]
- Award received: Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva[22], Honorary doctor of the University of Lausanne[23]
- Member of: Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium[24]
- Religion or worldview: reformed[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Genre: opera[27]
- Record label: ECM Records[28]
- Commons category: Frank Martin (composer)[29]
- Family name: Martin[30]
- Given name: Frank[31]
- Official website: https://www.frankmartin.org[32]
- Relative: Raynald Martin[33]
- Instrument: piano[34]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Geneva[35]
- Described by source: Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[37], German[38]
- Name in native language: Frank Martin[39]
Why It Matters
Frank Martin has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Frank Martin born?
Frank Martin's place of birth was Geneva[2].
Where did Frank Martin die?
Frank Martin died in Naarden[4].
What did Frank Martin do for work?
Frank Martin worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], university teacher[7], pianist[8], and music educator[9].
Where did Frank Martin go to school?
Frank Martin was educated at Conservatoire de Musique[18].
What awards did Frank Martin receive?
Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva[22], and Honorary doctor of the University of Lausanne[23].