Faure composed many works for female chorus, which were given by the predominantly female amateur choral societies, for some of which he served as accompanist. However, at La Madeleine, his most important position as church musician, females were NOT PERMITTED in the choir. Let us strive to understand context rather than snipe at each other's tastes.
It is a beautiful performance. However, Fauré did compose it for expressly "women's voices," not boys, and it is likely that the choral sound to which he was accustomed was characterized by a prevalent vibrato. So, while I like this recording very much, I am equally interested in hearing it performed in other styles, perhaps con vibrato. With horrid wobbles? Probably not.
I said nothing about this performance including boys' voices. However, in many remarks about choral tone, there is a tacet assumption that all treble choruses ought to sound like boys. Perhaps it is a reaction to a prevalent choral ideal from the mid-twentieth century. But the "straight tone" choral sound is not always satisfying or appropriate, and many choirs today tend to suppress the natural spin of a well modulated female voice, producing a rather lifeless, colorless sound. Fauré may well have heard a different choral ideal in his lifetime.
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perfect. Angel's voices I say
Una maravilla ❤
Amazing!
I performed this at choir today I love it
Perfect soprano tone. At last no horrid wobbles like so many recordings. Thank you.
That's why I always turn to this recording when I want to hear this beautiful music.
I have the benedictus solo... Wish me luck
Faure composed many works for female chorus, which were given by the predominantly female amateur choral societies, for some of which he served as accompanist. However, at La Madeleine, his most important position as church musician, females were NOT PERMITTED in the choir. Let us strive to understand context rather than snipe at each other's tastes.
Oh my, This is absolutely gorgeous!!
Beautiful... Dropped in 1881!
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*Messe basse, for solo soprano, FEMALE chorus and organ you mean
gorgeous
Love this
It is a beautiful performance. However, Fauré did compose it for expressly "women's voices," not boys, and it is likely that the choral sound to which he was accustomed was characterized by a prevalent vibrato. So, while I like this recording very much, I am equally interested in hearing it performed in other styles, perhaps con vibrato. With horrid wobbles? Probably not.
Where are you hearing boys in this recording? These are women's voices.
I said nothing about this performance including boys' voices. However, in many remarks about choral tone, there is a tacet assumption that all treble choruses ought to sound like boys. Perhaps it is a reaction to a prevalent choral ideal from the mid-twentieth century. But the "straight tone" choral sound is not always satisfying or appropriate, and many choirs today tend to suppress the natural spin of a well modulated female voice, producing a rather lifeless, colorless sound. Fauré may well have heard a different choral ideal in his lifetime.
Je fait coral et je les chante toute et je fait le solo sur Benedictus
Ridiculous. An advert in the middle. Disgusting.
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