The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge Stephen Layton - Duruflé: Requiem; Poulenc: Lenten Motets [CD]

One of the twentieth century's best-loved choral works, Duruflé's Requiem—a magical synthesis of the old (plainsong) and the new (a harmonic language appropriate to its time and place)—continues to cast its potent spell over performers and listeners alike.

This new recording from Stephen Layton and his Trinity forces fully deserves to be regarded as 'definitive'.

"A Gallic choral feast and strongly recommended." – Gramophone

"The choir is magnificent, emerging through […] Harrison Cole's adroitly chosen organ textures in the Introit, yet producing searing radiance in the climax of the Sanctus. […] a sublimely evocative disc." – BBC Music Magazine, *****

"Harrison Cole makes the most of the church's mighty instrument, and the Trinity choir revels in its resonant acoustics. Poulenc's four motets are another joy." – The Sunday Times

"Conductor and choir achieve the enormous spiritual depth of the musical text through clear, delicate vocal lines, through the natural symbiosis of Gregorian chant and refined harmonies, through the homogeneous choral singing that gently floats in space." – Pizzicato (Supersonic)

"Stephen Layton conducts with great flexibility, achieving an excellent flow. […] he has, I think, an unerring sense of pace and of the direction of each movement. The choir sings marvellously. […] This is a very fine account of the Duruflé Requiem in every respect." – MusicWeb International

Anthems, Vol 1 CDA68434 (works by Elgar, SS Wesley, Howells, Spicer) "A deeply satisfying mixture......I cannot wait to hear Vol 2." - Gramophone Magazine

"This new recording from Stephen Layton and his Trinity forces fully deserves to be regarded as 'definitive.'" – MusicWeb International

"this is wondrous choral singing from one of the top collegiate vocal groups. […] A top-notch choral release from Hyperion." – AllMusic

Requiem, Op 9 I. Introit

II. Kyrie

III. Domine Jesu Christe

IV. Sanctus

V. Pie Jesu

VI. Agnus Dei

VII. Lux aeterna

VIII. Libera me

IX. In paradisum

Quatre motets pour un temps de penitence I. Timor et tremor

II. Vinea mea electa

III. Tenebrae factae sunt

IV. Tristis est anima mea

• Genre: Classical
• Product Type: AUDIO CD
• Barcode: 34571284361
• Release Date: May 31, 2025

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