Many composers have used plainsong and Gregorian chant in their compositions. In my humble opinion only Durufle has managed to reveal the beautiful melodious quality of them. The baritone solo in the gloria ia a wonderful example.
This is a perfect example of how to really do a classical music video. Such wonderful and inventive camera work, and all in that beautiful sunlit interior. Magnificent!
Glorious singing, superb playing, excellent musical direction, great videography and sound engineering; a perfect rendition of Duruflé’s electrifying composition and a credit to all involved.
@@WDRKlassik Beautiful piece, which I would have expected no less from a great composer and organist, but get your facts straight. Marie Chevalier-Durufle outlived her husband, not the other way around!
Listen to Duruflé´s own ERATO recording (with the composer conducting and his wife Marie-Madeleine Duruflé-Chevalier playing the organ) and judge again
@@WDRKlassik Listen to Duruflé´s own ERATO recording (with the composer conducting and his wife Marie-Madeleine Duruflé-Chevalier playing the organ) and judge again
Listen to Duruflé´s own ERATO recording (with the composer conducting and his wife Marie-Madeleine Duruflé-Chevalier playing the organ) and judge again
Durufle wrote it for the death of his wife??? Durufle composed this in the 1960s (i say this rather than use its publication date of 1966 because he was a very slow composer), he died in 1986, and she died in 1999.
It seems, like in the english version have been mistakes, of course he composed the piece before his wife died. Sorry for the confusion. We will correct the english version immediately. Thanks for the hint!
Please stop praising this recording with its focus solely on pretty video shots: apart from the baritone soli, the singing is sub-standard and lacking togetherness, making no sense because the choir part is unison, meaning the choir is supposed to sing as one single voice which is not the case here at all ... Just listen to Duruflé´s own recording (with himself as conductor and his wife Marie-Madeleine Duruflé-Chevalier as organist) and you will know how this piece is supposed to sound as the composer intended it: it was originally issued on ERATO and should now be available on Virgin Classics
Wasn't Durufle involved in a terrible auto accident which confined him for the rest of his life to his apartment? That's what I've heard. No more touring with his wife playing organ recitals and testing new organs.
@@thomasromano9321 Yes, that is correct. I consider Durufle's Requiem to be one of the greatest choral works ever written. You can hear Durufle speaking here, giving a masterclass: ruclips.net/video/Jaw-gyGUUTI/видео.html
Listen to Duruflé´s own ERATO recording (with the composer conducting and his wife Marie-Madeleine Duruflé-Chevalier playing the organ) and judge again
@@WDRKlassik le chef est très bon : précis, détendu, calme. le soliste a une très belle voix, dans le style français de Duruflé. l'organiste est excellent. interprétation avec de la liberté et de la rigueur, qui évoque le chant grégorien
Listen to Duruflé´s own ERATO recording (with the composer conducting and his wife Marie-Madeleine Duruflé-Chevalier playing the organ) and judge again
Listen to Duruflé´s own ERATO recording (with the composer conducting and his wife Marie-Madeleine Duruflé-Chevalier playing the organ) and judge again
Great organist with highly alert organ playing, very interesting the sheet music transparently moving now and then in the background of the video ... Poor though the synchronisation of audio and video (here and there, the conductor seems to be one full beat behind ???), as well as the choir not singing together which is especially embarrassing because they are supposed to represent a gregorian choir singing in unison, meaning as one single man !!! Compare this recording to Maurice Duruflé´s own historic recording from the late 1960´s, recorded on ERATO and later reissued on CD by Virgin Classics: over 50 years older yet at least 50 years ahead in musical quality ... Admirable though are the baritone soli, compliments to the soloist! Also a great choice of church and organ, doing just right to Duruflé´s magnificent music ... P.S.: in a professional video, one is not supposed to see cameras or cameramen at work!
Many composers have used plainsong and Gregorian chant in their compositions. In my humble opinion only Durufle has managed to reveal the beautiful melodious quality of them. The baritone solo in the gloria ia a wonderful example.
My sister listens to Xmas music. I listen to this and feel it is such a sign of what the season actually means.
This is a perfect example of how to really do a classical music video. Such wonderful and inventive camera work, and all in that beautiful sunlit interior. Magnificent!
Thank you very much! ❤
Glorious singing, superb playing, excellent musical direction, great videography and sound engineering; a perfect rendition of Duruflé’s electrifying composition and a credit to all involved.
Thank you so much for your generous compliments! 😍
@@WDRKlassik Beautiful piece, which I would have expected no less from a great composer and organist, but get your facts straight. Marie Chevalier-Durufle outlived her husband, not the other way around!
Listen to Duruflé´s own ERATO recording (with the composer conducting and his wife Marie-Madeleine Duruflé-Chevalier playing the organ) and judge again
@@WDRKlassik Listen to Duruflé´s own ERATO recording (with the composer conducting and his wife Marie-Madeleine Duruflé-Chevalier playing the organ) and judge again
Vielen Dank für die wunderbare Musik! Liebe Grüße aus Brasilien!
Wunderschön, man kann es nicht besser interpretieren als das.
Tief und empfindsam, richtig und Adel, zurückhaltend und großartig am selben Platz.
Listen to Duruflé´s own ERATO recording (with the composer conducting and his wife Marie-Madeleine Duruflé-Chevalier playing the organ) and judge again
Ein tolles Stück, hervorragend musiziert. Eine wahre Freude zuzuschauen und zuzuhören. Vielen Dank!
Das freut uns sehr, danke!🙏
Glorious! ! ! ! ❤🔥💋
Thank you 😊
Durufle wrote it for the death of his wife??? Durufle composed this in the 1960s (i say this rather than use its publication date of 1966 because he was a very slow composer), he died in 1986, and she died in 1999.
It seems, like in the english version have been mistakes, of course he composed the piece before his wife died. Sorry for the confusion. We will correct the english version immediately. Thanks for the hint!
Gracias por compartir este video saludos desde Chile🎹🎵🎼😇🎵💚🇨🇱
Belle interprétation de cette œuvre chantante et joyeuse, comme son nom l'indique !
Merci! 🤗
Please stop praising this recording with its focus solely on pretty video shots: apart from the baritone soli, the singing is sub-standard and lacking togetherness, making no sense because the choir part is unison, meaning the choir is supposed to sing as one single voice which is not the case here at all ... Just listen to Duruflé´s own recording (with himself as conductor and his wife Marie-Madeleine Duruflé-Chevalier as organist) and you will know how this piece is supposed to sound as the composer intended it: it was originally issued on ERATO and should now be available on Virgin Classics
Consider: ...Recorded under covid conditions ( so much distance!!!!)
@@chriscross4004 Of course, due notice taken: thanks a lot!
Durufle did not write this following the death of his wife--she died after him.
Wasn't Durufle involved in a terrible auto accident which confined him for the rest of his life to his apartment? That's what I've heard. No more touring with his wife playing organ recitals and testing new organs.
@@thomasromano9321 Yes, that is correct. I consider Durufle's Requiem to be one of the greatest choral works ever written. You can hear Durufle speaking here, giving a masterclass: ruclips.net/video/Jaw-gyGUUTI/видео.html
@@TheGloryofMusic Would agree with you. Except for the Faure requiem this is my favorite requiem.
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Meravigliosa esecuzione: complimenti!
Grazie!
Listen to Duruflé´s own ERATO recording (with the composer conducting and his wife Marie-Madeleine Duruflé-Chevalier playing the organ) and judge again
très belle version. musiciens parfaits !
Thank you very much 🥰
@@WDRKlassik le chef est très bon : précis, détendu, calme. le soliste a une très belle voix, dans le style français de Duruflé. l'organiste est excellent. interprétation avec de la liberté et de la rigueur, qui évoque le chant grégorien
Listen to Duruflé´s own ERATO recording (with the composer conducting and his wife Marie-Madeleine Duruflé-Chevalier playing the organ) and judge again
Lovely.
I believe the piece is titled ‘Messe,’ not ‘Missa.’
Hi, Marshall!
Yes, you are right, thank you for the note. We correct it in the video description.
Magnifique interprétation
Listen to Duruflé´s own ERATO recording (with the composer conducting and his wife Marie-Madeleine Duruflé-Chevalier playing the organ) and judge again
You got my subscription.
Thank you! 😊
Great organist with highly alert organ playing, very interesting the sheet music transparently moving now and then in the background of the video ... Poor though the synchronisation of audio and video (here and there, the conductor seems to be one full beat behind ???), as well as the choir not singing together which is especially embarrassing because they are supposed to represent a gregorian choir singing in unison, meaning as one single man !!! Compare this recording to Maurice Duruflé´s own historic recording from the late 1960´s, recorded on ERATO and later reissued on CD by Virgin Classics: over 50 years older yet at least 50 years ahead in musical quality ... Admirable though are the baritone soli, compliments to the soloist! Also a great choice of church and organ, doing just right to Duruflé´s magnificent music ... P.S.: in a professional video, one is not supposed to see cameras or cameramen at work!
Wow!
🤗
Marie Madeleine-Chevalier outlived her husband, not the other way around. Where are you getting your facts????
Yes, thats clear. Which wrong facts are you talking about? Please let us know where you find this wrong information.