Voices of Connection: 02/18 Duruflé's Requiem - Sanctus

MAURICE DURUFLÉ "Sanctus" from Requiem

Voices of Ascension Chorus and Orchestra
Dennis Keene, Artistic Director and Conductor

Video by Michael Markowski for our Celebration of Voices 30th Anniversary Virtual Gala originally released on November 17, 2020.

The singers in this performance are represented by the American Guild of Musical Artists, AFL-CIO.

On Tuesday we heard the Sanctus from Duruflé's Messe Cum Jubilo. In stark contrast to that version, we present today's selection. In the middle of his famous Requiem where so much of the music is profound, Duruflé places this totally uplifting, brilliant Sanctus.

Here it is performed remotely by the Voices of Ascension Chorus and Orchestra in a video created by Michael Markowski for our Celebration of Voices 30th Anniversary Virtual Gala.

I'll share more about this powerful masterpiece as well as some personal anecdotes from my time in Paris with the Duruflés tonight. Join me for Music With the Maestro at 7 pm! We'll also take a look at some of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world as we listen to more movements from Duruflé's Requiem. – Dennis Keene

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