Poulenc: Mass in G / Quatre Petites Prieres de Saint Francois d'Assise / etc

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FRANCIS POULENC
Poulenc: Mass in G / Quatre Petites Prieres de Saint Francois d'Assise / etc
The Choir of Westminster Abbey, James O'Donnell

[ Hyperion Helios / CD ]

Release Date: Monday 30 September 2013

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A generous selection of Poulenc's wonderful and varied liturgical works has been recorded here by Westminster Cathedral Choir, whose natural and unforced style of singing is perfectly suited to the composer's 'naïve', spontaneous outpourings. The Mass in G major is one of the most important a cappella works of the twentieth century, and includes some of Poulenc's most beautiful and tender music.

'A beautiful disc ... a performance of the Mass which is utterly captivating ... [Motets] I have to confess to being completely bowled over by these gems' (CDReview)

'One of the richest choral experiences of 1994' (Choir & Organ)

'The Westminster boys display an uncanny empathy with these miniature masterpieces. Their musicianship shines through every carefully measured phrase and dynamic' (BBC Music Magazine Top 1000 CDs Guide)

Tracks:

MASS IN G
QUATRE MOTETS POUR LE TEMPS DE NOËL
LITANIES À LA VIERGE NOIRE: NOTRE DAME DE ROCAMADOUR
QUATRE PETITES PRIÈRES DE SAINT FRANÇOIS D'ASSISE
QUATRE MOTETS POUR UN TEMPS DE PÉNITENCE
EXULTATE DEO
SALVE REGINA