A masterpiece deeply imbued with the style of French music and quiet prayer depicted by André Cluytens.
Featuring Victoria de los Angeles and Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau as soloists, the soft sound of the Paris Conservatoire Orchestra conveys the essence of Fauré's work.
As the low organ timbre of "Introit and Kyrie" melts into the space, the clear voices of the Elisabeth Brasseur Choir quietly rise. The reverberation characteristic of the Saint-Roch Church adds depth to the music while preserving its contours without being overly forward. The soprano combines softness and clarity, and in "Pie Jesu" the emotion of prayer naturally seeps through. Meanwhile, the baritone maintains restraint, carefully digging into the weight of the words and blending intimately with the restrained sounds of the strings. Cluytens' conducting, without leaning too heavily into sentimentality, quietly crystallizes Fauré's idea of death as rest within a traditional French sound, achieving an unparalleled achievement.
A:
1)
Introit Et Kyrie
2)
Offertoire
3)
Sanctus
B:
1)
Pie Jesu
2)
Agnus Dei
3)
Libera Me
4)
In Paradisum
Baritone Vocals - Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Chorus - Choeurs Elisabeth Brasseur
Composed By - Gabriel Fauré
Conductor - André Cluytens
Orchestra - Orchestre De La Société Des Concerts Du Conservatoire
