Composer

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Frank Martin

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song Cycle

Compose Date

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1942 - 1943

Average_duration

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57:35

Movement_count

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23

Movement ....

Die Weise von Liebe und Tod des Cornets Christoph Rilke is a composition by Swiss composer Frank Martin. It was composed in 1942 and premiered in Zurich in 1948. The work is divided into five movements and is based on a novella by Rainer Maria Rilke. The first movement, "Prologue," sets the stage for the story and introduces the main character, Cornet Christoph Rilke. The second movement, "The Cornet," is a lively and energetic portrayal of Rilke's military life. The third movement, "The Love," is a tender and romantic depiction of Rilke's relationship with a young woman named Mignon. The fourth movement, "The Duel," is a dramatic and intense portrayal of Rilke's fatal duel with a fellow soldier. The final movement, "Epilogue," brings the work to a close with a somber and reflective tone. Martin's composition is characterized by its use of tonality and polytonality, as well as its incorporation of elements of jazz and popular music. The work also features a prominent role for the solo trumpet, which represents the character of Cornet Christoph Rilke. Die Weise von Liebe und Tod des Cornets Christoph Rilke is considered one of Martin's most important works and has been widely performed and recorded. Its powerful and emotional portrayal of Rilke's tragic story has made it a favorite among audiences and performers alike.

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