Faure, Durufle - Choir of King's College, Cambridge, Olaf Bar, Ann Murray, Richard Eteson (treble), Peter Barley (organ), English Chamber Orchestra, Stephen Cleobury / EMI Classics Audio CD 1989 Stereo

UPC 724348334022 / 077774988025 

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No 20th-century work has so successfully embodied an atmosphere of timeless spirituality as Duruflé's Requiem has. It inhabits a sonic world far removed from any specific place in the musical ages--its contemporary harmonic aura is tempered with ancient chant melodies and modes that effectively suspend the work in an accessible yet ethereal space. In the light of this unique context, the revered Latin texts receive a renewed vitality and meaning. In contrast, Fauré's setting is far more traditional, but in this greater conventionality can be found an uplifting and reassuring beauty that brings us to that same point of peaceful comfort at music's end. Of course, the Sanctus is among the most sublime creations in the choral repertoire, and the Pie Jesu is one of the most beloved and frequently sung movements of any piece of church music. This recording of the Fauré uses the 1893 version edited by John Rutter. --David Vernier

Tracklist:

Duruflé: Requiem 0p9
(reduced-orchestration version)

1.  I.  Introit    3.28

2.  II. Kyrie   3.35

3.  III. Domine Jesu Christe   8.24

4.  IV.  Sanctus   3.24

5.  V.  Pie Jesut   3.27

6.  VI. Agnus Dei   3.40

7.  VII. Lux aeterna   3.56

8.  VIII. Libera me    5.40

9.  IX. In Paradisum    2.55

Fauré: Requiem 0p.48
(1893 version, edited by John Rutter)

10. I. Introit et Kyrie   6.06

11. II. Offertoire   8.03

12. III. Sanctus   3.14

13. IV. Pie Jesu!   3.12

14. V. Agnus Dei   5.44

15. VI. Libera me    4.44

16. VII. In Paradisum   3.27

• Baritone - Olaf Bar
• Mezzo-soprano - Ann Murray
• Treble - Richard Eteson
• Choir - Choir of King’s College
• Organ - Peter Barley
• Orchestra - English Chamber Orchestra
• Conducted By - Stephen Cleobury