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Frank Martin composed the oratorio In Terra Pax between 1944 and 1945 during the final years of World War II. Scored for five vocal soloists, mixed choir, children's choir, and orchestra, the work reflects on the theme of peace on earth. The libretto draws directly from biblical texts, blending Martin's mature personal style with a somber, reflective tone suited to the wartime context.
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When did Frank Martin compose In Terra Pax?
Frank Martin composed In Terra Pax between 1944 and 1945, during the final years of World War II. Its central theme is the hope for peace after a period of mass violence.
What does the title In Terra Pax mean?
The Latin title means peace on earth. The text draws directly from biblical passages and uses them to frame a work about war, suffering, reconciliation, and peace.
What performers are needed for In Terra Pax?
The score requires five vocal soloists, mixed choir, children's choir, and orchestra. The children's choir adds a contrasting sound to the adult solo and choral forces.
Is In Terra Pax a Christmas work?
It uses biblical material that includes the language of peace on earth, but it is not simply a Christmas cantata. Martin wrote it in the wartime context of 1944 to 1945, giving the peace theme a direct historical meaning.
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