Fauré's Requiem Mass



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The refined, highly civilized quality of Gabriel Fauré’s works embodies the aristocratic qualities of the French tradition. Fauré was primarily a composer of lyric pieces and chamber music, although his larger Requiem Mass, composed in 1887, is considered his masterpiece. This example from the introduction to the Kyrie encapsulates the grave and dignified character of the work.

"Messe de Requiem, Introduction to Kyrie" by Gabriel Faure, performed by La Chapelle Royale Ensemble Musique Oblique, directed by Philippe Herreweghe, from Faure, Requiem version 1893 (Cat.# Harmonia Mundi, France HMC 901292) (p)1988 Harmonia Mundi. All rights reserved.

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France; Fauré, Gabriel Urbain; Mass, Musical Settings of

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