‘The human soul dreams of being cradled like a child’ — Fauré’s Requiem offers a radiant and tender vision of heaven, comforting audiences far beyond the composer’s original Parisian congregation.

The Music: Fauré noted that his requiem was ‘composed for nothing... for fun’. The loss of his parents may have conditioned his outlook while creating the score’s first version during 1887-88. But the ...

The BBC National Chorus of Wales invite us behind the scenes as they prepare for a performance of Fauré’s beloved Requiem and bring to life its message of hope and consolation. Show more The BBC ...

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