Oxford Bach Choir - Duruflé: Requiem
Oxford Bach Choir returns to the Sheldonian Theatre to perform Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem
Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem dates from 1947, when its composer was at the peak of his powers. In this work, Duruflé followed Fauré in avoiding the dramatic fire and brimstone which we find in the settings of the Requiem by Verdi or Berlioz, but instead produced a more meditative and consolatory piece. Duruflé had a lifelong fascination with plainchant, and his setting of the Requiem is filled with traditional Gregorian melodies, all adorned with new and beautiful harmonies. The concert will also include motets by Poulenc, Duruflé and Fauré.
Conductor: Benjamin Nicholas
Soloist: Lucy Gibbs (mezzo-soprano), James Geidt (bass), Andrew Lumsden (organist)
Ticket Information
- Full price tickets: £12 - £20 depending on seating area
- £5 tickets for students, half-price for under-18s
- Doors open at 14:30
- This concert will be 1 hour 30 minutes with an interval
- For ticketing queries, please contact 01865 305305
