Frank Martin: Der Cornet: Die Weise von Liebe und Tod des Cornets Christoph Rilke

Frank Martin's "Der Cornet: Die Weise von Liebe und Tod des Cornets Christoph Rilke" is a captivating choral masterpiece, released in 1993 under the VDE-GALLO label. This album is a profound interpretation of Rainer Maria Rilke's poetic narrative, "The Lay of the Love and Death of Cornet Christoph Rilke," composed by Frank Martin.

The album features the extraordinary Philippe Huttenlocher, accompanied by the Collegium Academicum de Genève and conducted by Robert Dunand. It consists of 23 tracks, each delving into the dramatic and poetic tale of a young cornetist during the Thirty Years' War. The composition is a testament to Martin's modern classical style, blending intricate choral arrangements with evocative orchestration.

Recorded at the Vredenburg Utrecht in May 1993, the album spans a duration of 1 hour and 3 minutes, offering a rich and immersive listening experience. The choral genre is masterfully executed, showcasing the depth and range of the human voice in conjunction with the orchestra. This album is not just a collection of songs but a narrative journey through love, war, and fate, as seen through the lens of Rilke's poignant poetry and Martin's musical genius.