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The French composer, organist, and pedagogue, Maurice Durufle, became in 1912 chorister at the Rouen Cathedral Choir School, where he studied piano and organ with Jules Haelling. At age 17, upon moving to Paris, he took private organ lessons with Charles Tournemire (whom he assisted at Ste-Clotilde until 1927), Guilmant and Vierne. In 1920 Durufle entered the Conservatoire de Paris, where he took courses in organ with Gigout (Premier Prix, 1922), harmony with Jean Gallon (Premier Prix, 1924), fugue with Caussade (Premier Prix, 1924), and composition with Ducas (Premier Prix, 1928). He graduatied with first prize also in piano accompaniment.
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Review: Durufle's Four Motets on Gregorian Themes for SATB a cappella chorus, composed in 1960 and beloved by choruses around the world, appears in a fresh new edition with new music engraving and with historical introduction in English and English translation of the Latin texts. Includes the movements Ubi caritas, Tota pulchra es, Tue s Petrus, Tantum ergo.
Songlist: Ubi caritas, Tota pulchra es, Tue s Petrus, Tantum ergo
Review: Maestro Salamunovich conducts the Master Chorale and Sinfonia Orchestra in two true masterworks of the late 20th century choral literature. Of his work "Te Deum, (Verba Domini cum verbis populi)" Minnesota based composer Dominick Argento has written that the words are, as the subtitle implies, written in a manner which associates six sections of Middle English lyrics with the six Latin texts. It was composed thus to present a sense of the learned "church style" justaposed with more musical elements found in the populace of the day. Maurice Durufle's Messe (Mass) "Cum Jublio" written in 1966 was scored for a unison choir of men's voices and organ or orchestra. While having five movements they are not usual and throughout there permeates plainchant melodies from the Gregorian Mass IX, "Cum Jubilo." Glorious!
Songlist: Te Deum, Te Deum Iaudamus, Te gloriosus Apostolorum, Patrem immensae majestasis, Tu Rex gloriae, Christie, Tu ad dexteram Dei sedes, Salvum fac populum tuum, Messe "Cum Jubilo," Op.11, Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, Benedictus, Agnus Dei
Review: Since its founding twenty years ago, Berkeley-based PME has grown to fill an important role in the cultural life of the Bay Area, presenting courageous and innovative programs of many works that have never been performed in concert settings. PME provides the opportunity for composers to collaborate with a professional chorus in performances of new or experimental work. In addition, PME stages live performances of works previously heard only on recordings. Founding director Richard Grant has directed the Ensemble in more than 200 concerts, and led the Ensemble on three European concert tours, presenting innovative programs from all periods and styles of music. Grant has has established a reputation for programming the current work of the most important contemporary composers, such as John Adams, Meredith Monk, David Lang and Philip Glass. But their repertoire also includes, of course, Christian sacred works by Mozart, Poulenc and Stravinsky. "Classics Live" focuses on this music. The first nine songs are a cappella, and this is a live recording. Barber's "Agnus Dei," "Ave Marias" by Biebl, Bruckner and Stravinski, Stravinski's "Pater Noster" and "Credo," Lotti's "Crucifixus," Durufle's "Tota Pulchra Es" and Poulenc's "Quatre Petites Prieres De Francois D'Assisse, No. 3." The last eight movements are parts of Durufle's moving "Requiem," accompanied by organ and cello. The soaring voices of this 64-strong mixed chorus take us to another time and space, a place of worship and angels. Truly beautiful.
Songlist: Agnus Dei , Ave Maria, Ave Maria , Pater Noster, Credo, Ave Maria, Crucifixus , Tota Pulchra Es, Quatre Petites De St. Francois d'Assise, Requiem , Introit & Kyrie, Domine Jesu, Sanctus, Pie Jesu, Agnus Dei , Lux aeterna, Linera me, In Paradisum
Review: The Faure Requiem was begun in 1886 and finished in the first weeks of 1888. Unlike other requiems, this piece has no sense of doom or angst. It expresses no fear of death, but rather depicts the reaching for eternal happiness. Warm and comforting, this work is a rare gem in the French repertoire. Durufle's greatest known work was his Requiem written in 1947. At the time it was commissioned, Durufle was composing a suite for organ solo based on the Gregorian chants of the Mass for the Dead. It was this suite that was expanded and transformed to become the requiem. The insightful interpretation and superb performance of these requiems by Robert Shaw and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Chorus is unmatched. This release received a Grammy Award for Best Engineered Classical Recording.
Songlist: Faure Requiem (7 Movements), - Introit & Kyrie, - Offertory, - Sanctus, - Pie Jesu, - Agnus Dei, - Libera me, - In Paradisum, Durufle Requiem (9 Movements), - Introit, - Kyrie, - Domine Jesu Christe, - Sanctus, - Pie Jesu, - Agnus Dei, - Lux Aeterna, - Libera me, - In Paradisum
Review: Organist and Choirmaster of the Church of the Ascension Dennis Keene has dedicated a large part of his career to the music of Maurice Durufle, having conducted all of the French composer's choral works in performance. Here are Durufle's finest sacred works, the 9 soaring, dramatic movements of "Requiem, Op. 9," "Messe 'Cum Jubilo," Op. 11," and the lovely short piece, "Notre Pere." All orchestra-accompanied with some nice viola, violoncello, horn and harp solos. Vocal solos by Patricia Spence and Francois Le Roux are standouts. The Voices of Ascension is one of our favorite mixed choirs and "Album" is a wonderful collection of works by the master 20th century sacred composer.
Songlist: Introit, Kyrie, Domine Jesu Christe, Sanctus, Pie Jasu, Agnus Dei , Lux aeterna, Liberma me, In Paradisum, Kyrie, Gloria , Sanctus, Benedictus, Agnus Dei , Notre Pere
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Song Name | Arranger | Composer | Artist | Item Title | Format | Trax | |
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- Agnus Dei | Maurice Durufle | Robert Shaw | Faure / Durufle | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
- Domine Jesu Christe | Maurice Durufle | Robert Shaw | Faure / Durufle | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
- In Paradisum | Maurice Durufle | Robert Shaw | Faure / Durufle | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
- Introit | Maurice Durufle | Robert Shaw | Faure / Durufle | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
- Kyrie | Maurice Durufle | Robert Shaw | Faure / Durufle | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
- Libera me | Maurice Durufle | Robert Shaw | Faure / Durufle | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
- Lux Aeterna | Maurice Durufle | Robert Shaw | Faure / Durufle | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
- Pie Jesu | Maurice Durufle | Robert Shaw | Faure / Durufle | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
- Sanctus | Maurice Durufle | Robert Shaw | Faure / Durufle | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Agnus Dei | Maurice Durufle | Los Angeles Master Chorale | Argento - Durufle | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Agnus Dei | Maurice Durufle | Pacific Mozart Ensemble | Classics Live | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Agnus Dei | Maurice Durufle | Voices of Ascension | The Durufle Album | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Agnus Dei | Maurice Durufle | Voices of Ascension | The Durufle Album | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Benedictus | Maurice Durufle | Los Angeles Master Chorale | Argento - Durufle | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Benedictus | Maurice Durufle | Voices of Ascension | The Durufle Album | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Domine Jesu | Maurice Durufle | Pacific Mozart Ensemble | Classics Live | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Domine Jesu Christe | Maurice Durufle | Voices of Ascension | The Durufle Album | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Durufle Requiem (9 Movements) | Maurice Durufle | Robert Shaw | Faure / Durufle | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Gloria | Maurice Durufle | Los Angeles Master Chorale | Argento - Durufle | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Gloria | Maurice Durufle | Voices of Ascension | The Durufle Album | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
In Paradisum | Maurice Durufle | Pacific Mozart Ensemble | Classics Live | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
In Paradisum | Maurice Durufle | Voices of Ascension | The Durufle Album | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
In Paradisum | Maurice Durufle | Luther College Nordic Choir | Everlasting God | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Introit | Maurice Durufle | Voices of Ascension | The Durufle Album | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Introit & Kyrie | Maurice Durufle | Pacific Mozart Ensemble | Classics Live | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Introit - Requiem aeternam | Maurice Durufle | American Boychoir | Litton Live! The Farewell Concert | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Kyrie | Maurice Durufle | Los Angeles Master Chorale | Argento - Durufle | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Kyrie | Maurice Durufle | Voices of Ascension | The Durufle Album | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Kyrie | Maurice Durufle | Voices of Ascension | The Durufle Album | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Liberma me | Maurice Durufle | Voices of Ascension | The Durufle Album | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Linera me | Maurice Durufle | Pacific Mozart Ensemble | Classics Live | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Lu, aetmerna from Requiem, Op. 9 | Maurice Durufle | Atlanta Symphony Chorus / Mormon Tabernacle Choir | Sacred | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Lux aeterna | Maurice Durufle | Pacific Mozart Ensemble | Classics Live | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Lux aeterna | Maurice Durufle | Voices of Ascension | The Durufle Album | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Messe "Cum Jubilo," Op.11 | Maurice Durufle | Los Angeles Master Chorale | Argento - Durufle | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Motets on Gregorian Themes | Maurice Durufle | Atlanta Symphony Chamber Chorus | A Cappella Works -Vaughan Williams Mass in G Minor | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Notre Pere | Maurice Durufle | Voices of Ascension | The Durufle Album | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Our Father | Maurice Durufle | BYU Men's Chorus | Praise Him | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Our Father (Notre Pére) | Mark Baker | Maurice Duruflé | Our Father (Notre Pére) | Sheet Music (SATB) | MORE DETAILS | ||
Our Father (Notre Pére) | Maurice Duruflé | Our Father (Notre Pére) | Sheet Music (Unison) | MORE DETAILS | |||
Pie Jasu | Maurice Durufle | Voices of Ascension | The Durufle Album | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Pie Jesu | Maurice Durufle | Pacific Mozart Ensemble | Classics Live | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Pie Jesu | Maurice Durufle | St John's College Choir, Cambridge | Album of 19 Favourites | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Pie Jesu | Maurice Durufle | St John's College Choir, Cambridge | Ave Verum - Popular Choral Music | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Pie Jesu Domini | Maurice Durufle | St John's College Choir, Cambridge | Ave Verum - Popular Choral Classics | DVD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Quatre Motets Sur Des Themes Gregoriens | Maurice Durufle | Elmer Iseler Singers | Gloria - Sacred Choral Works | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Requiem | Maurice Durufle | Pacific Mozart Ensemble | Classics Live | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Requiem Op. 9 | Maurice Durufle | Atlanta Symphony Chorus - Robert Shaw Festival Singers | Elegy | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Requiem, Op. 9: Sanctus | Maurice Durufle | Robert Shaw | Absolute Heaven | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS | ||
Requiem: Sanctus | Maurice Durufle | Robert Shaw | Gloria: Music of Praise & Inspiration | 1 CD | MORE DETAILS |
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