Requiem - Gabriel Fauré & Maurice Duruflé by candlelight
Sat, 1 Mar 2025
Canterbury Chamber Choir were delighted to be performing in Folkestone as part of their season celebrating their 30th Anniversary Year. This innovative and exciting choir always endeavours to blur the boundaries between audience and performer and to offer those present something more than a traditional concert. The audience were treated to a fresh interpretation of choral classics with this exciting and dynamic ensemble. This was certainly not just another concert.
The Requiems of Gabriel Fauré and Maurice Duruflé feature some of the most beautiful music ever written and, whilst based on the Mass of the Dead of the Catholic Church, offers something for all listeners in a tapestry of visions of paradise, joy, reflection and choral colour.
Gabriel Fauré's Requiem (1887-1890) is a serene and ethereal setting, reflecting a gentle, consoling view of death. Avoiding dramatic intensity, Fauré's work emphasizes peace and eternal rest, exemplified by the famous Pie Jesu. It blends lyrical melodies with delicate harmonies, showcasing Fauré's mastery of subtle expression.
Maurice Duruflé's Requiem (1947) draws on Gregorian chant traditions, weaving these ancient melodies into a richly textured harmonic framework. Combining profound spirituality with impressionistic influences, the work features lush, intricate choral writing, and moments of sublime introspection, offering a deeply moving meditation on mortality.
The Requiems of Gabriel Fauré and Maurice Duruflé feature some of the most beautiful music ever written and, whilst based on the Mass of the Dead of the Catholic Church, offers something for all listeners in a tapestry of visions of paradise, joy, reflection and choral colour.
Gabriel Fauré's Requiem (1887-1890) is a serene and ethereal setting, reflecting a gentle, consoling view of death. Avoiding dramatic intensity, Fauré's work emphasizes peace and eternal rest, exemplified by the famous Pie Jesu. It blends lyrical melodies with delicate harmonies, showcasing Fauré's mastery of subtle expression.
Maurice Duruflé's Requiem (1947) draws on Gregorian chant traditions, weaving these ancient melodies into a richly textured harmonic framework. Combining profound spirituality with impressionistic influences, the work features lush, intricate choral writing, and moments of sublime introspection, offering a deeply moving meditation on mortality.
Christmas Carols & Songs
Sat, 21 Dec 2024
A feast of festive music and fun. Family friendly, fully inclusive for anyone and everyone, and in support of the important work of Catching Lives with retiring collection and refreshments in the interval.
An opportunity to take a break from the rushing about and join us for what will be a joyful concert where the audience even get a chance to sing too.
An opportunity to take a break from the rushing about and join us for what will be a joyful concert where the audience even get a chance to sing too.
What Dreams May Come
Sun, 17 Nov 2024
More than a concert, this event offered those present the chance to move around and building and between the singers, to be truly immersed in sound from start to finish. Forget everything you thought you knew about choirs standing in rows, singing at you. An occasion those present will remember for a long time.
