Messe de requiem

Cover of Messe de requiem by Gabriel Fauré
Year: 1992
Language: la
Edition: Reprint
Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9780486271552
Dimensions:
Height: 12.24 Inches
Length: 9.4 Inches
Weight: 0.95 Pounds
Width: 0.35 Inches
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Messe de requiem by Gabriel Fauré is a significant work in the choral repertoire, published by Courier Corporation in a reprint edition in January 1992. This edition, comprising 128 pages and presented in Latin, allows readers to explore Fauré’s renowned composition, which was first performed in 1888 at La Madeleine. The piece, written in memory of the composer’s father, is celebrated for its clarity, balance, and ethereal beauty, reflecting Fauré’s influential style within the classical music genre.

In this volume, musicians and music enthusiasts will find an opportunity to study the complete score of Fauré’s Requiem, which is noted for its emotional depth achieved through a careful economy of means. The work’s serene qualities and its significance in religious and sacred music contexts make it a valuable addition to any collection. This reprint from an authoritative French edition provides a comprehensive look at Fauré’s mastery in choral composition, appealing to both performers and those interested in the study of classical music.


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Among the most widely performed choral works in the repertoire, the Faure “Requiem” is generally considered the greatest achievement of its highly influential French composer. Written in memory of Faure’s father, the work was first performed at La Madeleine in 1888. Although it did not attain immediate popularity, the “Requiem”’s clarity, balance, serenity, and ethereal beauty eventually won it many admirers. Critics have been especially impressed by the way in which the score conveys great emotional power with scrupulous economy of means. Today, Faure’s “Requiem” enjoys enormous popularity with concert-goers and lovers of sacred music all over the world.
Now you can enjoy the complete masterpiece in this attractive, inexpensive volume, reprinted from an authoritative French edition. It offers musicians and all music lovers an opportunity to study and appreciate Faure’s uncommon mastery of the choral genre.

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Publisher: Courier Corporation. Year: 1992.
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ISBN-13: 9780486271552.
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Language: la. Pages: 128. Edition: Reprint.

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