Experience a meticulously researched and historically informed performance of Fauré's Requiem, featuring the renowned Choir of King's College, Cambridge. This recording presents Marc Rigaudière's new reconstruction of the first complete liturgical performance from 1889, utilizing period-appropriate instrumentation and techniques for an authentic late 19th-century French sound.

• First recording of Marc Rigaudière's new reconstruction of the complete liturgical performance of Fauré's Requiem.
• Features the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, joined by the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.
• The Requiem faithfully recreates the 1889 premiere, using organ stops available at the Cathedrale de Ste. Madeleine in Paris.
• Includes the expanded version of the Requiem (edited by John Rutter) for comparison.
• Also features the Cantique de Jean Racine in its original version for Choir and Organ.
• Includes the Messe Basse for high voices, sung by the sixteen choristers of the choir.
• Baritone solos performed by former choral scholar Gerald Finley.
• Treble solo for the Pie Jesu sung by Tom Pickard.

• Composer/Artist: Faure, G.
• Choir: The Choir of King's College, Cambridge (Manufacturer)
• Conductor: Stephen Cleobury
• Baritone Soloist: Gerald Finley
• Treble Soloist: Tom Pickard
• Orchestra: Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment

• Format: Hybrid SACD
• Binding: audioCD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Release Date: 2014-09-15
• Language: English (as listed)
• Dimensions: 145x129x13mm (14.5 x 12.9 x 1.3 cm)
• Weight: 116g (115.95 g)

This album centers around Fauré's major choral works:

1. Fauré: Requiem (Rigaudière Reconstruction of the 1889 Liturgical Performance)
2. Fauré: Requiem (Expanded Version, edited by John Rutter)
3. Fauré: Cantique de Jean Racine (Original version for Choir and Organ)
4. Fauré: Messe Basse (for high voices)

This essential recording captures the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, performing Fauré's masterwork with unparalleled historical insight and vocal purity.