Oct 01, 2015 attempts to reconstruct the intimate, authentic 1893 chamber ensemble version of the requiem have yielded two editions. The choralorchestral setting of the shortened catholic mass for the dead in latin is the bestknown of his large works. We did his version of the requiem, and it is quite clear that a solo violin is required in the sanctus. The violin solo part can be played on a solo stop on the organ. While not straying as far as brahms or britten from the norm, faure does take the requiem down new routes that give it a different emphasis. Requiem requiem ave verum corpus tantum ergo ave maria cantique by cambridge singers, g. Yes, it is a requiem, but faure s ideas are very different than those found in, say, verdis requiem. The scoring is for 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, violins, double violas, double celli, and double bass.
The large orchestration probably wasnt faure s, but done by someone else at the behest of his publisher with the composers consent. Requiem was written in 1985 in memory of the composers father. After completing considerable research into the original composition and into faures writings about the work, john rutter created this edition which has eclipsed all others as the standard of performance for this masterpiece. He began earnest work on this piece in 1886, shortly after. Requiem and other sacred music to enjoy in your home. This scoring is not quite finished yet though but will be ready soon. Download and buy printable sheet music online at jw pepper. Simply use the organ part of the rutter choral score as the organ part and the strings from either kalmus or fitzsimmons they are all the same. Introit et kyrie john rutter, caroline ashton, stephen. Rutter uses faures original chamber instrumentation. Also, its true that a good synthesizer sound can be used to substitute for the harp, but if one has a really good grand. Orchestration rental only availability information availability information.
Apr 30, 20 john rutter conducting the cambridge singers and members of the london sinfonia. The symphonic version of gabriel faure s requiem, published in 1901, was the product of a year compositional process. As i understand it, this is faures actual version the more common one with full orchestration was not approved by him. Most of these received their first performances in the united states, where rutter is a frequent visitor, writing regularly for american choirs and. Requiem 1893 version gabriel faure, john rutter oxford. The organvocal score at cpdl may be freely performed and recorded, either as is with other editions, or with the provided organ accompaniment. The texts in latin and english are from the missa pro defunctis, the book of common prayer, and the psalms. Gabriel faure john rutter abebooks passion for books.
Optional timpani and organ parts will also be provided. Attempts to reconstruct the intimate, authentic 1893 chamber ensemble version of the requiem have yielded two editions. Please consider purchasing a learning cd cyberbass learning cds. Broadway baptist church, 4000 brownsboro road, louisville, ky, 402071826, usa 502. Columbia pro cantare program notes rutter requiem the requiem of john rutter b. The 2 trumpet and 3 trombone parts have been reduced to 1 of each. Set of parts sheet music by gabriel faure 18451924. Oct 20, 2010 friends were presenting the faure requiem in worship on nov. Jw pepper is your sheet music store for band, orchestra and choral music, piano sheet music, worship songs, songbooks and more. Light, rest, and mercy, fulfillment of promises, a message of peace. Requiem john rutter 1945 british choirs on the net. There are numerous competent performances of this work on youtube. Five of its seven movements are based on text from the latin requiem mass, while the second movement is a setting of out of the. Requiem 1893 version small ensemble gabriel faure, john rutter.
Faure s requiem is a strange and unconventional version of this commonlyset text. Requiem aeternam rest eternal dona eis, domine, grant them, lord, et lux perpetua luceat eis. Rutter requiem userguide indexed for edition hinshaw performance recording. The opening section of faures beloved requiem could easily be considered a classic in its own right. Agnus dei, lamb of god, qui tollis peccata mundi, that takes away the sin of the.
The sense of pain and meditation is perfectly achieved. Notes on the composition of the requiem faure began sketches for the requiem in 1887. Requiem gabriel faure by maria magdalena chamber choir. I now find the more familiar full orchestral version somewhat overblown by comparison. A conductors analysis of gabriel faures requiem, op. Mckendrick under the direction of duncan couch abstract gabriel faures requiem, op. Faure s requiem has earned a permanent place in the choral literature. This recording is a genuine classic which no one should be without. Rutter writes in a thoroughly classical idiom theres no andrew lloyd webberish pop here and does nothing to chase away listeners who usually balk at modern music. Most all singleparts cds are recorded in boston at the soundmirror studios, which are acclaimed for producing the highest caliber of recordings with their stateofthe. Requiem 1893 version for small ensemble, organ and choir. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic.
John rutter had questioned conventional performance versions of faures requiem, those which used full symphony orchestras and wagnerianlike soloists. If sweet is the word that comes to mind most often when i hear and perform rutter s requiem, i hasten to add that rutter skillfully skirts the merely cloying and facile. Faure revised and enlarged the requiem in the years between its first performance in 1888 and the publication of the final version in 1901. Faures requiem might be said to lie somewhere inbetween the two, using the requiems text but with certain important parts of it removed. Composed following the death of his father, it combines sections of the latin mass with familiar passages in english two psalms commonly used at funerals and short burial. I love the music of john rutter and that of john tavener, too perhaps best described as contemporary choral. This is the recording, originally released in 1984, that presented john rutters edition of the 1893 version of faures requiem, the composers revision of his original conception from 1888 for small orchestra that had remained unpublished and unperformed since the 1890s.
Requiem is probably the most famous of gabriel faure s long works and has become a firm favourite in the repertoire. Requiem 1893 version by gabriel faure 18451924 vocal. I would point out only that the date given for the works first performance, in its earliest manifestation, was 16 january 1888 vice 1884. Unlike many composers, he was not drawn to compose a requiem because of the death of a loved one, though his mother passed away during early stages of composition and his father died two years before. Requiem and other sacred music to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Faure requiem edited by john rutter vocal score 1893 version. Originally recorded in 1984 and 1988, it offers rutters own lovingly prepared reconstruction of the 1893 original score of faures muchloved requiem. A second thought is again sung by the sopranos, filled on the last words by the others. Traditionally, at its heart, it is a prayerful lament for the dead. Vocal score classic choral works vocal score by gabriel faure, john rutter isbn. Im hoping to find a source from which the borrow the chamber parts, but in case i strike out, i have this question.
The first performance was given in dallas, texas in october 1985, and what was conceived as a personal memorial has gone on to become one of john rutter s internationally most oftenperformed choral works, both in church and concert hall. Also, its true that a good synthesizer sound can be used to substitute for the harp, but if one has a really good grand piano available, i believe it is a. This is the vocalpiano score for this wonderful requiem for mixed voices, soloists, and orchestra. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The requiem was written in 1985 and dedicated to the memory of his. The requiem of gabriel faure is now available in two versions. His melodies, while exquisite, are simple and chantlike there is nothing.
This version is essentially a chamber work, and rutter scales the chorus down in size to match the intimacy of the orchestration. The choralorchestral setting of the shortened catholic mass for the dead in. The most popular vocal score for bachs christmas oratorio is shown below. Gabriel faure, john rutter, city of london sinfonia, cambridge. But even if faures faith was far from complete, the sentiments conveyed in his requiem were nevertheless personal and authentic. He began composing seriously in 1969, and has composed a large number of works, mostly choral, but including two childrens operas, orchestral works, works based on the heritage of the beatles, and many works for chorus. This will take you to a page with satb tracks of each movement with three different options for singing along. As i understand it, this is faure s actual version the more common one with full orchestration was not approved by him. Agnus dei, lamb of god, qui tollis peccata mundi, that takes away the sin of the world, dona eis requiem, grant them rest, requiem sempiternam. It is a reading that has done much to strip away the layers of a centurys performance history of the composers. The requiem was written in 1985 and dedicated to the memory of his father, who had died the previous year. It is scored for soprano, mixed choir and orchestra or chamber ensemble five of its seven movements are based on text from the latin requiem mass, while the second movement is a setting of out of the deep and the sixth movement is an anthem the lord. Since 1984, when john rutters edition of the 1893 score was recorded for the. Smaller scale, very warm and intimate, i love this recording.
The result is a more austeresounding work, but one whose clarity and purity are revealed with fresh insight. This is the chamber version of the wellknown faure requiem and in this form the work has a purity and poignancy that is incomparably beautiful. I think you are incorrect about the rutter orchestration of the faure requiem. This recording is one of the most finest and sensiteve interpretation. Popular choral works with reduced scoring in the orchestral parts. Conductor and former chanticleer singer sanford dole has done a marvelous job adapting it. Requiem by john rutter john rutter was born in london in 1945, and was educated at clare college, cambridge. Requiem features the choir of clare college, cambridge who are simply superb and members of the city of london sinfonia, recorded in 2002 and was produced by john rutter himself. The 1893 version is an expansion of faures original, prepared by the composer for a performance at the church of the madeleine in paris and containing two additional movements, the offertoire and the libera me. Ill purchase just the solo violin part, as i can see immediately in the rutter score that the solo violin parts is not the same. John rutter s requiem is a musical setting of parts of the latin requiem with added psalms and biblical verses in english, completed in 1985.
Before there was the rutter score, many of us did the faure with just the lower strings and organ. Edited by john rutter requiem 1893 version vocal score. After completing considerable research into the original composition and into faures writings about the work, john rutter created this edition which has eclipsed. Complete orchestral and vocal material is available to hirerent, and the vocal score, full score, and parts are also available on sale at the oup. We own two sets of parts for the larger orchestration, but ive intended all along to use the smaller original chamber orchestration. Video mix was done live and projected onto a large screen above the performers.
Faures requiem was altogether different, though, because here was a composer who, unlike many of his contemporaries, had no clear religious beliefs. It is scored for soprano, mixed choir and orchestra or chamber ensemble. In paradisum by gabriel faure composer, john rutter editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Once you download myriad music plugin, click on the little loudspeaker just to the left of faure requiem op. After completing considerable research into the original composition and into faure s writings about the work, john rutter created this edition which has eclipsed all others as the standard of performance for this masterpiece. Yes, it is a requiem, but faures ideas are very different than those found in, say, verdis requiem.
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