Requiem

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A masterpiece in any language, Fauré's 1898 setting of the Latin mass for the dead is full of consolation. Death and Sorrow are completely overwhelmed by music of astounding beauty with 'Pie Jesu' ('Jesus, have mercy...') an undoubted highlight. Composer: Gabriel Fauré Performers: BBC National Orchestra of Wales Performers: BBC National Chorus of Wales Performer: Alex Eager (Treble) Performer: Gilles Cachemaille (Bass) Conductor: Thierry Fischer Recording date: 09 March 2007 Date of broadcast: 09 December 2008