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Gloucester Choral Society presents Duruflé Requiem
Gloucester Choral Society Duruflé Requiem, Vierne Messe Solonnelle and Fauré motets opus 47, 54, 55, 65
Part of the Gloucester Choral Society 2026-2027 Cycle
Add to my Calendar 17-10-2026 19:00 17-10-2026 21:00 36 Gloucester Choral Society presents Duruflé Requiem Maurice Duruflé: Requiem, Op. 9 A pinnacle of 20th-century sacred music, Duruflé's masterpiece weaves ancient Gregorian chants with rich, shimmering modern harmonies. It offers a message of peace, hope, and sublime consolation. Louis Vierne: Messe Solennelle, Op. 16 Originally written for two organs and choir, this monumental work is a dazzling display of Romantic grandeur. Its sweeping melodies and thrilling organ passages are tailor-made to echo through the Cathedral’s awe-inspiring nave. Gabriel Fauré: Motets (Op.55, Op. 65 No.1, Op.47 No.2 & Op.54) Delicate, introspective, and beautifully crafted, these exquisite shorter works perfectly balance the program with their gentle lyricism and elegant vocal phrasing. Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucester DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Gloucester Cathedral
College Green
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL1 2LX
England
Tickets
Prices: £30, £24, £18, £10 | Students & U25s £5
Booking line: 01452768928
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Programme
Maurice Duruflé – Requiem, Op.9
Gabriel Fauré – Ecce fidelis servus, Op.54
Gabriel Fauré – Tantum ergo, Op.55
Gabriel Fauré – 2 Offertories, Op.65
Gabriel Fauré – 2 Songs, Op.47
Louis Vierne – Messe Solennelle, Op.16
Performers
Adrian Partington – Conductor
Jonathan Hope – organ
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Programme Note
Maurice Duruflé: Requiem, Op. 9
A pinnacle of 20th-century sacred music, Duruflé's masterpiece weaves ancient Gregorian chants with rich, shimmering modern harmonies. It offers a message of peace, hope, and sublime consolation.
Louis Vierne: Messe Solennelle, Op. 16
Originally written for two organs and choir, this monumental work is a dazzling display of Romantic grandeur. Its sweeping melodies and thrilling organ passages are tailor-made to echo through the Cathedral’s awe-inspiring nave.
Gabriel Fauré: Motets (Op.55, Op. 65 No.1, Op.47 No.2 & Op.54)
Delicate, introspective, and beautifully crafted, these exquisite shorter works perfectly balance the program with their gentle lyricism and elegant vocal phrasing.
