For Fauré's Requiem, the Latin text is sung with traditional French pronunciation, as was common in Parisian churches during Fauré's time.
Album & Artwork
The album is symbolic for Ensemble Aedes, featuring French music and instrumentalists from Les Siècles, who have become regular partners.
Interpretation
The soloists for Fauré's Requiem are drawn from the choir members of Ensemble Aedes, highlighting their vocal range and talent.
Performer Biography
Mathieu Romano, the conductor, is the founder and artistic director of Ensemble Aedes and is known for working with both a cappella choirs and orchestras.
Compositional Technique
Debussy's Trois Chansons de Charles d'Orléans is his only work for mixed a cappella choir, reflecting the spirit of 16th-century French polyphonic chansons.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in two locations: Studio RIFFX de La Seine Musicale for Poulenc and Debussy, and Abbaye de Lessay for Fauré's Requiem.
Composition History
Poulenc composed his cantata Figure humaine during the summer of 1943, in the midst of World War II, intending it as a secret work.
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