Thanks for posting this rarity. One of Poulenc's greatest pieces, which deserves to rank with his "Stabat Mater" (1950) & "Gloria" (1959). Incidentally, following the world premiere by the New York Philharmonic, the orchestra received letters from many audience members who were unprepared for, and extremely upset by the scapegoating of "the Jews" in the traditional liturgical text. (The correspondence relating to this controversy is posted on the NYPO online archive.)
The "répons des Ténèbres" were a part of the "office des Ténèbres" during the Holay week. They were intertwinned with "Leçons" from the book of Jeremiah, Hpay Paaul and Holy Augustine during the night offices. Her, Poulenc chose to illsurtate seven of these 'Répons". His language is adapted to each of the "Répons", sometimes very harsh for him. The renddering here is excellent.
The work was commissioned by Poulenc's friend Leonard Bernstein for the opening of Lincoln Center. Poulenc didn't quite get to the end for the fall 1962 deadline. I think the references to Jews ("Judas delivered him to the Jews") may have been enough to cause Bernstein to relegate the premiere (which followed fast upon Poulenc's death) to Thomas Schippers in early 1963. ( Bernstein did perform the Gloria later on). Wilfred Mellers in his study of Poulenc calls it his finest religious work. But it is scarcely known, unlike the Gloria written just before.
Thanks for this piece of precious information. I looked it up and found it very, very interesting. And btw what a wonderful thing from the NYPO to make their archives accessible for everybody around the whole world via internet!
Spannende Aufführung dieses Schwanengesangs von Poulenc mit klaren Stimmen des ganzen Chors und perfekt kontrollierten Töne des ganzen Orchesters. Die lateinische Aussprache ist auch perfekt. Bestimmt ein verborgener Schatz!
Excellente performance : bravo à tous! Dommage pour le choix du soliste adulte à la place d'une voix d'enfant... Cela dit, la soliste est formidable! Certains passages mériteraient d'être dirigés en chiromique plutôt qu'en mesure pour donner plus de phrasé, sinon, la direction est précise et intelligente...
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Such beautiful music! And a very tasteful and imaginative execution. Sheer beauty and joy!
Another great Poulenc's work! I'm filled with wonder by this music! Congratulation for this performance and thanks a lot for sharing it.
Superb piece with many echoes (melodic, and orchestration) of the 'Dialogues des Carmelites', one of the truly great 20th century operas.
Thanks for posting this rarity. One of Poulenc's greatest pieces, which deserves to rank with his "Stabat Mater" (1950) & "Gloria" (1959).
Incidentally, following the world premiere by the New York Philharmonic, the orchestra received letters from many audience members who were unprepared for, and extremely upset by the scapegoating of "the Jews" in the traditional liturgical text. (The correspondence relating to this controversy is posted on the NYPO online archive.)
The "répons des Ténèbres" were a part of the "office des Ténèbres" during the Holay week. They were intertwinned with "Leçons" from the book of Jeremiah, Hpay Paaul and Holy Augustine during the night offices. Her, Poulenc chose to illsurtate seven of these 'Répons". His language is adapted to each of the "Répons", sometimes very harsh for him. The renddering here is excellent.
The work was commissioned by Poulenc's friend Leonard Bernstein for the opening of Lincoln Center. Poulenc didn't quite get to the end for the fall 1962 deadline. I think the references to Jews ("Judas delivered him to the Jews") may have been enough to cause Bernstein to relegate the premiere (which followed fast upon Poulenc's death) to Thomas Schippers in early 1963. ( Bernstein did perform the Gloria later on). Wilfred Mellers in his study of Poulenc calls it his finest religious work. But it is scarcely known, unlike the Gloria written just before.
Thanks for this piece of precious information. I looked it up and found it very, very interesting. And btw what a wonderful thing from the NYPO to make their archives accessible for everybody around the whole world via internet!
magnifique!!!
C'est beau !!
Spannende Aufführung dieses Schwanengesangs von Poulenc mit klaren Stimmen des ganzen Chors und perfekt kontrollierten Töne des ganzen Orchesters. Die lateinische Aussprache ist auch perfekt. Bestimmt ein verborgener Schatz!
Excellente performance : bravo à tous! Dommage pour le choix du soliste adulte à la place d'une voix d'enfant... Cela dit, la soliste est formidable! Certains passages mériteraient d'être dirigés en chiromique plutôt qu'en mesure pour donner plus de phrasé, sinon, la direction est précise et intelligente...
c'est quoi la chiromique en musique? , Merci pour votre haute analyse Salutations
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