Chœur de Radio France, Christophe Grapperon - Motets romantiques (2025) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Quam dilecta, Op. 148
02. Messe brève pour deux sopranos: I. Kyrie
03. O Salutaris Op. 37
04. Ave Verum
05. Cantique de Jean Racine
06. Benedicat Vobis Dominus
07. Deus Abraham
08. Ave Maria
09. Gloria
10. 6 Motets: No. 1, Ave Maria
11. Kyrie
12. Agnus Dei
13. Tantum Ergo
14. Messe pour deux voix égales, Op. 167: II. Gloria
15. Benedicat Vobis Dominus

In keeping with the fascinating rediscoveries of French music made by the Palazzetto Bru Zane, this programme of sacred music presents works by well-known composers such as Saint-Saëns and Fauré as well as lesser-known works such as the Kyrie by Clémence de Grandval and Charlotte Sohy, the Ave Maria by Léon Boëllmann and Fernand de La Tombelle, and a Cantique de Jean Racine composed by the deeply religious Mel Bonis to a different text from that chosen by Fauré, in memory of her deceased son Édouard. Instruments were added ad libitum for performances in the most prestigious religious buildings to encourage performances of the said works in other places as well. Fauré's Tantum ergo, for example, with organ, piano or harp and double bass, could be played in church, in concert, or at home. These discoveries are what make this programme so interesting, bringing the Chœur de Radio France together with vocal and instrumental soloists of the highest calibre under the expert direction of Christophe Grapperon.

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