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Manfred Honeck and the Pittsburgh Symphony perform five diverse works, culminating in an affecting reading of Fauré’s pensive Requiem.

A timely performance of Faure's Requiem in Singapore, coinciding with the funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

Avec un programme consacré aux œuvres religieuses, le Chœur de Radio France a interprété avec plus ou moins de justesse les partitions de compositeurs français, habilement dirigé par Martina Batič. 

Au TCE, le National manque de conviction pour défendre Fauré et Dutilleux. On retiendra plutôt un Stabat Mater de Poulenc transcendé par Emőke Baráth, touchée par la grâce.

L’Église Saint-Bonaventure s’est remplie des mystères vocaux de l’Avent, de Bach à Rutter.

The legendary Kings College Choir, Cambridge, conducted by their very own Stephen Cleobury, was accompanied by the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment on period instruments at the Royal Albert Hall.

The Ensemble Vocalisa Variabile presented a varied programme in the Kirche St Georg, Denzlingen, featuring eight different composers whose period of activity spanned no less than six centuries. In addition to a number of fine musical high-points, it was this versatility which proved to be one of the most impressive aspects of the performance.

Luring England's David Briggs back to his native soil and under the soaring arches of Truro Cathedral is hardly a monumental feat when tempted by the works of Fauré, Poulenc and Charpentier, as well as a performance of his own Requiem.

Visiting the Sage to perform a larger concert tomorrow night with the National Youth Orchestra, the National Youth Choir of Scotland presented a solo recital this evening, showcasing, we were told, some of their recent repertoire and favourite pieces, including contemporary arrangements of Scottish folk songs.