After completing considerable research into the original composition and into faure s writings about the work, john rutter created this edition which has eclipsed all others as the standard of performance for this masterpiece. Originally recorded in 1984 and 1988, it offers rutters own lovingly prepared reconstruction of the 1893 original score of faures muchloved requiem. Le chapelle royaleensemble musique oblique, conducted by philippe herreweghe in 1988 harmonia mundi hmg 501292. His music is characterized by unusual harmonies and modulations. Complete orchestral and vocal material is available on hirerental. Mckendrick under the direction of duncan couch abstract gabriel faures requiem, op. If you are an armchair conductor or just like following along with a full score. Oct 20, 2010 before there was the rutter score, many of us did the faure with just the lower strings and organ. Vocal score vocal score dover publications among the most widely performed choral works in the repertoire faures requiem is generally considered the composers greatest achievement. Vocal score classic choral works gabriel faure,john rutter. The most popular vocal score for bachs christmas oratorio is shown below. This is the vocalpiano score for this wonderful requiem for.
John rutter is published by oxford university press. In 18991900, the score was reworked for full orchestra. Among the most widely performed choral works in the repertoire, the. Vocal score classic choral works vocal score by gabriel faure, john rutter isbn. Full video version to hear the work in full is also. Requiem is probably the most famous of gabriel faure s long works and has become a firm favourite in the repertoire. I have followed along two you tube presentations of the faure requiem and this seems to be totally accurate. Complete orchestral and vocal material is available to hirerent, and the vocal score, full score, and parts are also available on sale at the oup. Editorial notes this edition is intended as a performance edition, and not as the last word in scholarly interpretation of faures work. The requiem by john rutter is a musical setting of an adaptation of the roman catholic requiem mass, completed in 1985. Pie jesu blessed jesus from requiem in d minor, op.
The two pdf files contain a scanned score for the requiem. Millions of musicians have been thrilled by performances of this. The programme concept was devised by ian ritchie, director of the city of london festival, and gordan nikolitch. I have a beautiful version of the rutter edition and published by hinshaw music in 1984. Romantic period, postromantic, 20thcentury and sacred. Please see creative commons attribution no derivatives 2. Among the most widely performed choral works in the repertoire, faures requiem 1888 is generally considered the composers greatest achievement and is admired. In contrast to the fully orchestrated version that was published in 1900, this edition preserves the original chamber instrumentation, and it also contains a full english translation by john rutter. The 1893 version is an expansion of faures original, prepared by the composer.
Requiem full score dover miniature edition dover miniature scores by faure 20120206. John rutter s 1985 recording was the first to use the 1893 version, which was scored for strings, harp, timpani, horns, trumpets, and organ. Requiem is probably the most famous of gabriel faure s long works and has become a firm favourite in the repertoire the most popular vocal. I hope that these excerpts provide some insight both into what motivated faure to create this work, and into how the composer wanted the piece to be played. Faure s requiem has received many fine recordings, but john rutter s inspired reconstruction of the original 1893 score, using only lower strings and no woodwind, opened our ears to the extra freshness of the composers first thoughts. Dec 26, 20 here are some useful files for those who want to get familiar with the rutter requiem. The piano reduction was prepared by the composers student jean rogerducasse.
There are numerous competent performances of this work on youtube. Edited by john rutter requiem 1893 version vocal score. Rehearsal recordings to help learn your voice part soprano, alto, tenor, bass are described below. Complete orchestral and vocal material is available on hirerental, and the vocal score, full score, and parts are also available on sale. Unusual gentle for a requiem mass, the work is often reminiscent of the composers bestknown work, the restful and graceful pavane of 1887. Faure on the faure requiem this section collects some comments that gabriel faure made in his lifetime about the requiem in d, op.
Performing edition of faures 1888 or 1893 version, as reconstructed from the 1900 full score published by hamelle. Famous for a handful of popular pieces including the pavane, dolly suite, requiem, berceuse for violin. The choralorchestral setting of the roman catholic mass for the dead is the best known of his large works. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Reconstruction of faures 1888 and 1893 versions, edited from the original 1900 full score published by j. Agnus dei, lamb of god, qui tollis peccata mundi, that takes away the sin of the world, dona eis requiem, grant them rest, requiem sempiternam.
The choralorchestral setting of the shortened catholic mass for the dead in latin is the bestknown of his large works. It was first published by hamelle of paris in 1900. Faures requiem has earned a permanent place in the choral literature. After completing considerable research into the original composition and into faure s writings about the work, john rutter created this edition which has eclipsed all others as the standard of performance. This is a vocal score of the final version of faure s deserevedly popular work. Vocal score vocal score dover publications among the most widely performed choral works in the repertoire faures requiem is generally considered the. Unusual gentle for a requiem mass, the work is often reminiscent of the. John rutter s 1985 recording was the first to use the 1893 version, which was. A conductors analysis of gabriel faures requiem, op.
Before there was the rutter score, many of us did the faure with just the lower strings and organ. Simply use the organ part of the rutter choral score as the organ part and the strings from either kalmus or fitzsimmons they are all the same. The organvocal score at cpdl may be freely performed and recorded, either as is with other editions, or with the provided organ accompaniment. Faures reasons for composing the work are unclear, but do not appear to have had anything to do with the death of his parents in the mid1880s. This final version was premiered at the trocadero in paris on 12 july 1900, during the exposition universelle. Requiem 1893 version by gabriel faure, 9780193361034. Solo voice this edition presents faures masterpiece in a form which accords with his original intention that it should be a liturgical requiem with accompaniment of organ and chamber ensemble. The symphonic version of gabriel faure s requiem, published in 1901, was the product of a year compositional process.
It is a reading that has done much to strip away the layers of a centurys performance history of the composers later, more fully orchestrated version. It is a reading that has done much to strip away the. The violin solo part can be played on a solo stop on the organ. Largely composed in the late 1880s, the work was not completed until 1900. The most popular vocal score for rutter s requiem is shown below. Here are some useful files for those who want to get familiar with the rutter requiem. The most popular vocal score for rutters requiem is shown below. Requiem 1893 version gabriel faure, john rutter oxford.
After completing considerable research into the original composition and into faures writings about the work, john rutter created this edition. Full video version to hear the work in full is also below. This is a vocal score of the final version of faures deserevedly popular work. Arguably the most authentic version, herreweghe managed to procure manuscripts for an updated version of the 1983 chamber score, which placed heavier impetus on the horns. Requiem aeternam rest eternal dona eis, domine, grant them, lord, et lux perpetua luceat eis. Requiem faure project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. The requiem received its first performance in the form in which its most familiar, scored for full orchestra, in 1900. Full score classic choral works gabriel faure, john rutter. The 1893 version is an expansion of faures original, prepared by the composer for a performance at the church of the madeleine. Gabriel faure edited by john rutter requiem 1893 version full score. Jeanmichel nectoux and roger delage full score and miniature score, hamelle selected recordings edit the requiem was first recorded in 1931, by fanny malnorymarseillac, soprano.
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