This performance of the Duruflé Requiem is, in my humble opinion, the very best that I have ever heard. At the end, I was in tears-- it was that deeply moving. Astounding.
Such an awe-inspiring performance. Thank you! And what a wonderful audience, too! Not a peep from them until the end. This is one of those pieces that gives me hope for humanity, even in dark times.
When my time is done on this planet and the angel of death swoops down silently in the night to escort me to the hereafter, I pray that he brings this music to sooth the journey into the unknown .
I agree with Mezzotenor. I collect Requiem Masses (have over 100) and this remains my favourite. This is a truly moving performance of it. It does one good to think of one's mortality every so often: and to have such music to accompany those thoughts may bring real comfort. Every bit as much as one's TRUST in the Father of our Lord Jesus, The Christ.
I agree. This Requiem is a mix of gregorian songs and modern arrangements, that organists know how to do, and this is an absolute masterpiece, one of my favourite piece of music, which brings me tears everytime I listen to it. I prefer the version with smaller orchestra and organ. I think that nothing can outperform the Bach Mass in b minor, but it is in another register, like the wonderful Pergolese Stabat Mater. Jacques, from France.
@@keplergso8369 Merci pour cette réponse. Je pense que c'est l'élément Grégorien qui me plaît tant. Si nous nous aventurons dans des messes au-delà des requiems, alors je devrais en considérer plusieurs, en plus du Bach B-Minor.
It never ceases to amaze me how many exceptionally talented composers, performers and orchestras there are in Poland. Even outstanding Progressive Rock bands that demonstrate both virtuosity in performance and quality songwriting. I am very familiar with this Requiem and the definitive performance is the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus conducted by the great Robert Shaw whose performances of choral music is legendary. This performance is excellent and I think Pawel Kapula has done a remarkable job both in the performance and interpretation of the music considering his age and experience. I will definitely follow his career. Hopefully he will secure a recording contract and I will not hesitate to buy his recordings. It would have been nice to have this performance on CD. It is certainly worthy of documenting the performance.
Très belle interprétation...Où la tristesse triomphe sans se renier. Chef d'orchestre pudique, élégant dans sa gestuelle . Franchement, ils sont forts ces polonais !
I have heard many performances of this requiem, and have been the baritone soloist. I wept buckets during the Pie Jesu. Bravo EVERYBODY who played and sang. I don't want really to single anybody out, but the conductor is brill, too.
I agree, a wonderful performance ! I prefer the version with small orchestra and organ, but maybe it is just because I am more accustomed with it. The orchestra here remains quite discrete, everything is very well balanced, really perfect and amazing !
Interesting that you should say this: also Maurice Duruflé himself preferred his (third and last) version with chamber orchestra and organ, otherwise it is exactly this version for large symphonic orchestra that he recorded himself for ERATO in the late 1960´s (reissued on CD by Erato or Virgin)
É, sem dúvida nenhuma, o Requiem mais impactante de todos que já ouvi. Duruflé colocou nele sua alma vagante que viaja na tranquilidade de paz eterna que a magnifica interpretação conduz. Parabéns pelo desempenho que mostrou a obra como realmente é.
Oh my GOD!!!! My eyes sting the whole length of this rendition. Merciful God, I thank you for giving me the privilege of finding this, for living in a time I can access and be witness through TH-cam to a sacred time while listening this gorgeous composition and performance. Thank you M. Duruflé 🙏🎶 Most wonderful rendition 🙏
Yordanka, I agree, a great performance. And if you are not already familiar with it, you might wish to check out Herbert Howells, HYMNUS PARADISI...the only other work I know which matches this one for sublimity. Enjoy!
An exceptional performance. Chorus, orchestra and soloists meld together for a rich other-worldly experience. From sublime whispers of salvation to thundering warnings about the pits of hell. Bravo!
Singing this with my choir, can't wait! Love how the first measures sung by the male sections do resemble gregorian chant, and then it morphs into something totally different but with that persisting flavour of ancient times.
Comme les premières lueurs d’une aube bienfaisante, cette musique ouvre les yeux à de nouvelles promesses et à toutes les merveilles de la nature. Evocatrices de pouvoirs au-delà de l'observation, ces pièces tirent les ficelles du cœur, attirent les nostalgies et réveillent les amours, les vies écorchés et la torpeur des veilleurs tourmentés 🤠💥
What Mezzotenor said. I’m working my way through a book of Gregorian chants arranged for guitar, and almost all of Durufle’s thematic material is in it. It was very clever how hw arranged the chants into a symphonic work.
The first time I heard this performed live was for the evening service on All Saints’ Sunday. To my slight embarrassment I couldn't stop crying. The music is beautiful beyond words. I am always amazed that those who perform pieces like this can maintain their composure all throughout, especially those in the choir. And I'm pleased to see that others here who've listened to this were similarly affected.
solo me resta felicitarlos por la excelente ejecución con tal dinamismo y precisión impactante ! veremos si algún día les sea posible presentarse en México Filharmonia Narodowa !
Oh, my goodness... This left me in tears. Where do I begin? Not since Dutoit and the NHK have I heard a video concert performance of this piece so seamlessly and gracefully interpreted. The youthful Maestro (who in the US would have to show proof of age to buy a beer) already has a mature mastery of ensemble and the good taste not to over-theatricalize this rich but delicate score. The orchestra is clearly blessed with technique and experience, and it will be a while before I hear a better organist or better principal players on horn or cello. The soloists are well-chosen, and I'm grateful to the choir director for training this medium-sized group to shape the plainchant (or chant-inspired) melodies in such a refined and unanimous manner. Permit me to repeat a joke from my years singing plainchant at High Mass: The only thing harder for a choir than singing in perfect harmony is singing in perfect unison. God bless you all!
Gos bless you. Your review is so true, I couldn't agree more. Thank you for your truthful words. Unison is the most difficult and beautiful to achieve in a choir.
As an alto, prepping to sing this for the third and possibly last time, that final C# I get to sing, slays me every time. Absolutely the finest production I have heard on-line.
Maurice Duruflé has recorded his own Requiem in exactly this version (for Choir, Soloists, Symphonic Orchestra and Organ) for ERATO, re-published as CD on either Erato or Virgin Classics, with the composer himself conducting and his wife (Marie-Madeleine Duruflé-Chevalier) playing the organ: it is a historic but good stereo recording and should be available for purchase online, it is definitely better than this here.
I am looking forward to one recording in which soloists for a change will NOT breathe after every third note instead of singing a phrase in one breath, as well as singing "DominE" (liturgical text) instead of "DominO" (certain game with black-white rectangular pieces): Gregorian plainchant is NOT about soloist glamour à la "Casta Diva" BUT about the meaning of a certain religious text! Otherwise, respect for conductor, choir, organist and orchestra, in particular for the 1st horn-player (the one with the black hair-band): well done!
Maurice Duruflé has recorded his own Requiem in exactly this version (for Choir, Soloists, Symphonic Orchestra and Organ) for ERATO, re-published as CD on either Erato or Virgin Classics, with the composer himself conducting and his wife (Marie-Madeleine Duruflé-Chevalier) playing the organ: it is a historic but good stereo recording and should be available for purchase online, it is definitely better than this here.
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Definitive recording of this timeless treasure. Thank you so much for sharing with the public.
The videography & audio engineering are just as outstanding as the musical performance. Again, 'definitive' is the word! Will a DVD be available?
@@oconeescene6038 As a persnickety and spoiled Nashvillian (some stereotypes are there for a good reason) I agree 100%.
This performance of the Duruflé Requiem is, in my humble opinion, the very best that I have ever heard. At the end, I was in tears-- it was that deeply moving. Astounding.
Such an awe-inspiring performance. Thank you! And what a wonderful audience, too! Not a peep from them until the end. This is one of those pieces that gives me hope for humanity, even in dark times.
This is a wonderful recording. They make it sound so easy but having sung it myself it makes the tears run. So glad I found this.
When my time is done on this planet and the angel of death swoops down silently in the night to escort me to the hereafter, I pray that he brings this music to sooth the journey into the unknown .
Play it right before he shows up, you'll get an extra hour while he listens and tears up.
ULTIMATE LIFE HACK. :)
I agree with Mezzotenor. I collect Requiem Masses (have over 100) and this remains my favourite. This is a truly moving performance of it. It does one good to think of one's mortality every so often: and to have such music to accompany those thoughts may bring real comfort. Every bit as much as one's TRUST in the Father of our Lord Jesus, The Christ.
I agree. This Requiem is a mix of gregorian songs and modern arrangements, that organists know how to do, and this is an absolute masterpiece, one of my favourite piece of music, which brings me tears everytime I listen to it. I prefer the version with smaller orchestra and organ. I think that nothing can outperform the Bach Mass in b minor, but it is in another register, like the wonderful Pergolese Stabat Mater. Jacques, from France.
@@keplergso8369 Merci pour cette réponse. Je pense que c'est l'élément Grégorien qui me plaît tant. Si nous nous aventurons dans des messes au-delà des requiems, alors je devrais en considérer plusieurs, en plus du Bach B-Minor.
Interesting that you should say this: also Maurice Duruflé himself preferred his (third and last) version with chamber orchestra and organ
It never ceases to amaze me how many exceptionally talented composers, performers and orchestras there are in Poland. Even outstanding Progressive Rock bands that demonstrate both virtuosity in performance and quality songwriting. I am very familiar with this Requiem and the definitive performance is the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus conducted by the great Robert Shaw whose performances of choral music is legendary. This performance is excellent and I think Pawel Kapula has done a remarkable job both in the performance and interpretation of the music considering his age and experience. I will definitely follow his career. Hopefully he will secure a recording contract and I will not hesitate to buy his recordings. It would have been nice to have this performance on CD. It is certainly worthy of documenting the performance.
What a gorgeous performance... and by gosh, what a mezzo in the Pie Jesu.... out of this universe...
The baritone isn't so bad himself
Quite exquisite 😌
Très belle interprétation...Où la tristesse triomphe sans se renier. Chef d'orchestre pudique, élégant dans sa gestuelle . Franchement, ils sont forts ces polonais !
Je pense qu'il y a un côté "mort paisible", comme si il n'avait pas peur. C'est sublime
I have heard many performances of this requiem, and have been the baritone soloist. I wept buckets during the Pie Jesu. Bravo EVERYBODY who played and sang. I don't want really to single anybody out, but the conductor is brill, too.
Thank You 🙏🏻
Stunning ❤️
performance✨🌹
It seems Durufle had some suggestions from conductor before creating this Goddess Masterpiece ...))
Amazing ‼️
The Pie Jesus piece makes me cry and this version is absolutely wonderful.
Not the best tho
Beautiful, thanks for posting
One of the best versions I've heard! Major props to the sopranos for staying in tune, that part is _punishing._
I barely held myself together during In Paradisum
The final Kyrie omg. That climax is powerful.
perhaps the FINEST interpretation of the full orchestral version of the Requiem ive ever heard. SUBLIME!
I agree, a wonderful performance ! I prefer the version with small orchestra and organ, but maybe it is just because I am more accustomed with it. The orchestra here remains quite discrete, everything is very well balanced, really perfect and amazing !
Interesting that you should say this: also Maurice Duruflé himself preferred his (third and last) version with chamber orchestra and organ, otherwise it is exactly this version for large symphonic orchestra that he recorded himself for ERATO in the late 1960´s (reissued on CD by Erato or Virgin)
Amazing ! The clarity in the fidelity is amazing, great work by all. Durafle would be proud.❤️ from Arizona USA
Duruflé is his name, no offence intended ;-)
@@WouterTukkernone taken … Maurice Duruflé is the best !
É, sem dúvida nenhuma, o Requiem mais impactante de todos que já ouvi. Duruflé colocou nele sua alma vagante que viaja na tranquilidade de paz eterna que a magnifica interpretação conduz. Parabéns pelo desempenho que mostrou a obra como realmente é.
Oh my GOD!!!! My eyes sting the whole length of this rendition. Merciful God, I thank you for giving me the privilege of finding this, for living in a time I can access and be witness through TH-cam to a sacred time while listening this gorgeous composition and performance.
Thank you M. Duruflé 🙏🎶
Most wonderful rendition 🙏
Yordanka, I agree, a great performance. And if you are not already familiar with it, you might wish to check out Herbert Howells, HYMNUS PARADISI...the only other work I know which matches this one for sublimity. Enjoy!
Overwhelming in its perfect performance by all. Merci😊
An exceptional performance. Chorus, orchestra and soloists meld together for a rich other-worldly experience. From sublime whispers of salvation to thundering warnings about the pits of hell. Bravo!
Ottima interpretazione di questo capolavoro
Singing this with my choir, can't wait! Love how the first measures sung by the male sections do resemble gregorian chant, and then it morphs into something totally different but with that persisting flavour of ancient times.
Merveilleux requiem joué aux obsèques de François Mitterrand
Merci, je l'ignorais.
Introit always tears for me
just discovered Duruflé... In paradisum is pure grace. very well played
J.ai redécouvert ce requiem par la clarté du chœur et le timbre très beau de la mezzo di pie jesus et la netteté de l.ensemble par un chef inspiré
Absolute perfection. Thank you Warsaw!!!
Jennie
It's all excellent, but the Agnus Dei and Lux Aeterna are stunning. So glad I found this version :)
20:45 Pie Jesu.............c'est fabuleux.
Wow! This is phenomenal!
One of the most stunningly beautiful and most spiritual works ever
Magnificent performance!
Comme les premières lueurs d’une aube bienfaisante, cette musique ouvre les yeux à de nouvelles promesses et à toutes les merveilles de la nature. Evocatrices de pouvoirs au-delà de l'observation, ces pièces tirent les ficelles du cœur, attirent les nostalgies et réveillent les amours, les vies écorchés et la torpeur des veilleurs tourmentés 🤠💥
What Mezzotenor said. I’m working my way through a book of Gregorian chants arranged for guitar, and almost all of Durufle’s thematic material is in it. It was very clever how hw arranged the chants into a symphonic work.
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People 🙏🏻
Love You
All 💙
A truly great performance from everyone. Thanks!
I have reached heaven by this Divine astonishingly brilliant performance!!!
Only wanted to hear the Introit, had to stop and listen through. Mesmerising.
OMG I can’t stop listening to Ewa Wolak.
The first time I heard this performed live was for the evening service on All Saints’ Sunday. To my slight embarrassment I couldn't stop crying. The music is beautiful beyond words. I am always amazed that those who perform pieces like this can maintain their composure all throughout, especially those in the choir. And I'm pleased to see that others here who've listened to this were similarly affected.
I'm with you there. This is too beautiful indeed.
solo me resta felicitarlos por la excelente ejecución con tal dinamismo y precisión impactante ! veremos si algún día les sea posible presentarse en México Filharmonia Narodowa !
Oh, my goodness... This left me in tears. Where do I begin? Not since Dutoit and the NHK have I heard a video concert performance of this piece so seamlessly and gracefully interpreted. The youthful Maestro (who in the US would have to show proof of age to buy a beer) already has a mature mastery of ensemble and the good taste not to over-theatricalize this rich but delicate score. The orchestra is clearly blessed with technique and experience, and it will be a while before I hear a better organist or better principal players on horn or cello. The soloists are well-chosen, and I'm grateful to the choir director for training this medium-sized group to shape the plainchant (or chant-inspired) melodies in such a refined and unanimous manner. Permit me to repeat a joke from my years singing plainchant at High Mass: The only thing harder for a choir than singing in perfect harmony is singing in perfect unison. God bless you all!
Gos bless you. Your review is so true, I couldn't agree more. Thank you for your truthful words. Unison is the most difficult and beautiful to achieve in a choir.
Totally.....love.....it 🤩
Certainly the best of all ones .Outstanding .
Quelle merveille, du velours à nos oreilles...
💓❤️
01:09 Introit: Requiem aeternam
04:43 Kyrie
08:25 Domine Jesu Christe
17:05 Sanctus
20:45 Pie Jesu
25:20 Agnus Dei
29:31 Lux aeterna
34:04 Libera me
40:22 In Paradisum
pie ( pious) jesu translated to English by Google is funny
@@liegesaboya8265: How about Kyrie = Hello ?😀
As an alto, prepping to sing this for the third and possibly last time, that final C# I get to sing, slays me every time. Absolutely the finest production I have heard on-line.
I am an alto performing this work for the second time tomorrow! I also really love In Paradisum. It's magical ✨
Great, with subtitles !
Wonderful. Is this recording available?
Maurice Duruflé has recorded his own Requiem in exactly this version (for Choir, Soloists, Symphonic Orchestra and Organ) for ERATO, re-published as CD on either Erato or Virgin Classics, with the composer himself conducting and his wife (Marie-Madeleine Duruflé-Chevalier) playing the organ: it is a historic but good stereo recording and should be available for purchase online, it is definitely better than this here.
And here I am again weeping with Ewa Wolak
Incredibly beautiful. Thank you for this.
Beautiful!
Wonderful just wonderful
Excellent
Well done . Excellent performance!
Magnifique. Une interprétation exceptionnelle.
Best Pie Jesu ever by Ewa Wolak!
maybe if she had managed to breathe between the phrases instead of after every 3 notes: Pie Jesu is a liturgical text, no "Casta Diva" showpiece
What a rich deep and warm voice. Pure beauty and deep.
I am looking forward to one recording in which soloists for a change will NOT breathe after every third note instead of singing a phrase in one breath, as well as singing "DominE" (liturgical text) instead of "DominO" (certain game with black-white rectangular pieces): Gregorian plainchant is NOT about soloist glamour à la "Casta Diva" BUT about the meaning of a certain religious text! Otherwise, respect for conductor, choir, organist and orchestra, in particular for the 1st horn-player (the one with the black hair-band): well done!
Magnifique
11:00 = I have died and gone to heaven.
piekne
Wow the contralto soloist was amazing
maybe if she had managed to breathe between the phrases instead of after every 3 notes
What is the best CD recording of the Durufle Requium available now?
I am not sure if it's the best, but it is my favorite: Atlanta Symphony + Chorus, conducted by Robert Shaw.
@@ArielZaviezo Definitely yes, I fully agree !
Maurice Duruflé has recorded his own Requiem in exactly this version (for Choir, Soloists, Symphonic Orchestra and Organ) for ERATO, re-published as CD on either Erato or Virgin Classics, with the composer himself conducting and his wife (Marie-Madeleine Duruflé-Chevalier) playing the organ: it is a historic but good stereo recording and should be available for purchase online, it is definitely better than this here.
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Absolument magnifique !❤
4:43
Pie Jesu is from Michael Jackson’s Little Susie Prelude
6:58