Immerse yourself in the sacred and serene world of Maurice Duruflé's choral masterpieces with this exquisite album, released on November 11, 2008, by harmonia mundi. This collection showcases Duruflé's profound ability to blend Gregorian chant with lush, romantic harmonies, creating a deeply moving and spiritually uplifting experience.
The centerpiece of the album is Duruflé's renowned Requiem, Op. 9, a work that masterfully weaves together the ancient and the modern. Each movement, from the solemn "Introït" to the transcendent "In Paradisum," is a testament to Duruflé's compositional skill and his deep reverence for the sacred texts. The Requiem is complemented by the equally stunning Messe "Cum Jubilo," Op. 11, a joyful and exuberant setting of the Mass ordinary that highlights Duruflé's ability to evoke a sense of celebration and devotion.
In addition to these larger works, the album features Duruflé's Quatre Motets sur des thèmes grégoriens, Op. 10, a set of four motets that draw inspiration from Gregorian chant. Each motet, from the tender "Ubi caritas" to the majestic "Tantum ergo," showcases Duruflé's ability to create deeply expressive and emotionally resonant music.
The album also includes several other works by Duruflé, including the Prélude sur l'Introït de l'Épiphanie, Op. 13, the Fugue on a theme by Henri Rabaud, the Chant donné en hommage à Jean Gallon, and the Méditation pour Orgue. These pieces provide a fascinating glimpse into Duruflé's diverse musical output and his ability to create music that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.
With a total duration of 1 hour and 14 minutes, this album offers a comprehensive overview of Duruflé's choral and organ works, showcasing his unique ability to create music that is both deeply spiritual and profoundly moving. Whether you are a fan of choral music, a lover of sacred music, or simply someone who appreciates beautiful and evocative music, this album is sure to captivate and inspire you.
Tracks
Requiem, Op. 9: I. IntroïtMaurice Duruflé, The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, English Sinfonia, Martin Ford, Bill Ives
Requiem, Op. 9: II. Kyrie eleisonMaurice Duruflé, The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, English Sinfonia, Martin Ford, Bill Ives
Requiem, Op. 9: III. Domine Jesu ChristeMaurice Duruflé, Peter Harvey, The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, English Sinfonia, Martin Ford, Bill Ives
Requiem, Op. 9: IV. Sanctus and BenedictusMaurice Duruflé, The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, English Sinfonia, Martin Ford, Bill Ives
Requiem, Op. 9: V. Pie JesuMaurice Duruflé, Magrid El-Bushra, English Sinfonia, Martin Ford, Bill Ives
Requiem, Op. 9: VI. Agnus DeiMaurice Duruflé, The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, English Sinfonia, Martin Ford, Bill Ives
Requiem, Op. 9: VII. Communion (Lux aeterna)Maurice Duruflé, The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, English Sinfonia, Martin Ford, Bill Ives
Requiem, Op. 9: VIII. Libera meMaurice Duruflé, Peter Harvey, The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, English Sinfonia, Martin Ford, Bill Ives
Requiem, Op. 9: IX. In ParadisumMaurice Duruflé, The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, English Sinfonia, Martin Ford, Bill Ives
Prélude sur l'Introït de l'Épiphanie, Op. 13Maurice Duruflé, Martin Ford
Fugue on a theme by Henri RabaudMaurice Duruflé, Martin Ford
Quatre Motets sur des thèmes grégoriens, Op. 10: I. Ubi caritasMaurice Duruflé, The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, Bill Ives
Quatre Motets sur des thèmes grégoriens, Op. 10: II. Tota pulchra esMaurice Duruflé, The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, Bill Ives
Quatre Motets sur des thèmes grégoriens, Op. 10: III. Tu es PetrusMaurice Duruflé, The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, Bill Ives
Quatre Motets sur des thèmes grégoriens, Op. 10: IV. Tantum ergoMaurice Duruflé, The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, Bill Ives
Chant donné en hommage à Jean GallonMaurice Duruflé, Martin Ford
Méditation pour OrgueMaurice Duruflé, Martin Ford
Messe "Cum Jubilo", Op. 11: I. KyrieMaurice Duruflé, The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, Bill Ives, Richard Pinel
Messe "Cum Jubilo", Op. 11: II. GloriaMaurice Duruflé, Mark Chaundy, The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, Richard Pinel, Bill Ives
Messe "Cum Jubilo", Op. 11: III. SanctusMaurice Duruflé, The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, Bill Ives, Richard Pinel
Messe "Cum Jubilo", Op. 11: IV. BenedictusMaurice Duruflé, Mark Chaundy, The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, Richard Pinel, Bill Ives
Messe "Cum Jubilo", Op. 11: V. Agnus DeiMaurice Duruflé, The Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford, Bill Ives, Richard Pinel
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