Faure Requiem Op.48 / Durufle Requiem Op.9
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Conductor: Robert ShawOrchestra: Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Chorus
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1990-10-25
Music Label: Telarc
Soundtracks:
- 1. Introit & Kyrie
- 2. Offertory
- 3. Sanctus
- 4. Pie Jesu
- 5. Agnus Dei
- 6. Libera me
- 7. In Paradisum
- 1. Introit
- 2. Kyrie
- 3. Domine Jesu Christe
- 4. Sanctus
- 5. Pie Jesu
- 6. Agnus Dei
- 7. Lux aeterna
- 8. Libera me
- 9. In Paradisum
Music reviews of Faure Requiem Op.48 / Durufle Requiem Op.9
Music Review: Ethereal
Rating: 5 Stars
I bought this recording for the Faure not knowing much more about Durufle than his "Four Motets on Gregorian Themes". What a shock! Never have I heard a more original piece of music than his "Requiem" which is ironic because he bases most of the themes on gregorian chants. The listener can easily tell that Shaw knew exactly what he wanted from his chorus and the orchestra because they follow every little nuance perfectly! The chemistry between musicians and conductor is so apparent, and the french textures and harmonies really wrap the listener in a warm blanket of music. I have heard this recording, another recording of the version with just organ and choir, and I plan to buy the Voices of Ascension version for chamber orchestra. Now, as to Shaw's non-use of soloists: I did some research recently which turned up a letter that Durufle wrote to Decca records requesting that subsequent recordings of his Requiem be done with basses and second tenors rather than a male baritone soloist. That does not excuse what Shaw did by using women chorus for the female solo, but I do not mind it. It makes the piece a little different, but it does not ruin the recording in any respect.
As to the Faure, I think that the choir and orchestra sound great, well balanced, and wonderful. However I do get the impression that Shaw did not interpret this as much as he could have, and it does come off as more of a 'reading'. However, it's still great stuff and I'm honored that this CD holds a place in my choral collection. It is a MUST HAVE for any choral fan, whether you already own versions of these or not.
Description of Faure Requiem Op.48 / Durufle Requiem Op.9
The chorus is at center of Shaw's reading of the score, presumably the more lightly scored 1893 version that Faur?, himself created (Telarc does not specify). The account flows very well, and the work of both soloists is highly satisfying, particularly Judith Blegen's airy soprano in Pie Jesu. The recording dates from 1985-86 and is one of Telarc's best, with excellent presence overall and real bass in the organ. --Ted LibbeyDurufle, Maurice CDs
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