Messe de Requiem, Op. 48 (1900 Version) - Choral Score

Messe de Requiem, Op. 48

Version of 1900

For Soprano solo, Baritone solo, Mixed choir (SATB), Flute (2), Clarinet (in B-flat) (2), Bassoon (2), Horn (4), Trumpet (2), Trombone (3), Timpani, Harp, Violin (2), Viola (2), Violoncello (2), Double bass and Organ.

The “ Messe de Requiem” is probably the internationally best-known and most frequently performed work by Gabriel Faure . The composer’s first version was limited to just five movements and small-scale forces with low strings, harp and organ. The work was then expanded several times culminating in the version for large orchestra of 1900. This orchestral version forms the basis of this edition.

Despite its comparatively long period of gestation, the Requiem forms a stylistic unity. Unlike other requiem settings, the composer foregoes any theatrical gestures in this work. A restrained dynamic range together with graceful melodic writing for both soloists and choir give the work a gentle and optimistic character. The choral score just as the vocal score are based on the volume of the Complete Works of Gabriel Faure published in 2010. It is important to note that this choral score is also compatible with the first small-scale version as well as the second chamber orchestra version. 

• High-quality Urtext edition based on the “Complete Works of Gabriel Faure”
• First systematic evaluation of all sources
• Based on the large orchestral version of 1900
• Choral score suitable for all versions of the Requiem

Choral score edited by Christina M. Stahl and Michael Stegemann. Text in Latin.