The Requiem's central Dies irae movement powerfully connects to the horror of armed conflict, released in 2008, the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
Composition History
Howard Goodall's "Eternal Light: A Requiem" was commissioned by London Musici to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Compositional Technique
The work juxtaposes Latin text phrases with English poetry, often sung simultaneously or antiphonally between soloists and choir.
Composition History
The Requiem was conceived as both a choral-orchestral dance piece for Rambert Dance Company and as a standalone choral-orchestral work.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Howard Goodall intended his Requiem to provide solace to the grieving, focusing on the loss and emptiness that accompanies death, rather than traditional warnings of damnation.
Composer Biography
Howard Goodall's setting of Psalm 23 is well known as the theme tune for the BBC series "The Vicar of Dibley."
Composer's Artistic Vision
Howard Goodall's "Eternal Light: A Requiem" is described as a "Requiem for the living," focusing on "interrupted lives."
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