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Hertfordshire Chorus presents Duruflé's Requiem

Add to my Calendar 04-10-2025 19:30 04-10-2025 21:30 36 Hertfordshire Chorus presents Duruflé's Requiem Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem was commissioned in 1941 but not completed and performed until 1947. Despite being composed against the backdrop of a world war, his Requiem offers both optimism and hope. Duruflé’s setting is often compared with that of his older contemporary Gabriel Fauré as both focus on the meditative aspects of the mass. Although a twentieth century work, Duruflé based much of his Requiem on Gregorian chant, creating a unique and haunting atmosphere. The concert will also include motets by Bruckner and some songs and spirituals from the 19th and 20th centuries. St Peter's Church, St Albans DD/MM/YYYY

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St Peter's Street
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL1 3HG
England

Tickets

Prices: £20, £10, £5 (children and students)

Programme

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Performers

– mezzo-soprano
 – baritone
 – organ
 – Conductor


Programme Note

Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem was commissioned in 1941 but not completed and performed until 1947. Despite being composed against the backdrop of a world war, his Requiem offers both optimism and hope.

Duruflé’s setting is often compared with that of his older contemporary Gabriel Fauré as both focus on the meditative aspects of the mass. Although a twentieth century work, Duruflé based much of his Requiem on Gregorian chant, creating a unique and haunting atmosphere.

The concert will also include motets by Bruckner and some songs and spirituals from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Hertfordshire Chorus presents Duruflé's Requiem

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