Choeur De Radio France * Motets Romantiques [New CD]

In keeping with the fascinating rediscoveries of French music made by the Palazzetto Bru Zane, this programme of sacred music presents works by well-known composers such as Saint-Saens and Faure as well as lesser-known works such as the Kyrie by Clemence de Grandval and Charlotte Sohy, the Ave Maria by Leon Boellmann and Fernand de La Tombelle, and a Cantique de Jean Racine composed by the deeply religious Mel Bonis to a different text from that chosen by Faure, in memory of her deceased son edouard. Instruments were added ad libitum for performances in the most prestigious religious buildings to encourage performances of the said works in other places as well. Faure's Tantum ergo, for example, with organ, piano or harp and double bass, could be played in church, in concert, or at home. These discoveries are what make this programme so interesting, bringing the Choeur de Radio France together with vocal and instrumental soloists of the highest calibre under the expert direction of Christophe Grapperon.

Tracklist:

1. Quam Dilecta Op. 148 for Four Voices with Harp Accompaniment
2. Missa Brevis for 2 Sopranos~Kyrie
3. O Salutaris Op. 37 Ad Libitum With Accompaniment for Organ, Violin and Harp
4. Ave verum
5. Cantique de Jean Racine for Mixed Chorus, Tenor or Soprano Solo, Organ and Harp
6. Benedicat vobis Dominus
7. Deus Abraham for High Voice and Organ
8. Ave Maria
9. Gloria
10. Six Motets~Ave Maria for Voices, Violin, Harp and Organ
11. Messe~Kyrie
12. Agnus Dei
13. Tantum Ergo With Accompaniment for Organ, Piano or Harp, Double Bass or Organ Pedalboard
14. Messe à Deux Voix~Gloria
15. Benedicat Vobis Dominus for Chorus and Soloists with Accompaniment for Organ, Cello, Harp and Double Bass Ad Libitum

UPC: 3701624510971
Label: ALPHA
Release Date: 10.3.25
Format: CD