Dies Irae

Dies Irae builds upon the beauty of Requiem Aeternam by the same composer as a solemn and traditional Catholic setting for mixed voices and piano, written in memory of all the faithful departed. Using the sacred Latin text of the Requiem, the piece offers a reverent mu-sical prayer for eternal rest, mercy, and perpetual light. The work draws inspiration from the expressive sacred choral style of Gabriel Fauré’s Cantique de Jean Ra-cine, with flowing piano accompaniment, warm harmonic movement, and long vocal lines that support the dig-nity of the text. Rather than a chant-based setting, the music carries a gentle lyricism and devotional character suited to both liturgical and concert use. Appropriate for funerals, All Souls’ Day, memorial Masses, and services of remembrance, Dies Irae provides choirs with a prayerful and deeply Catholic work that is both solemn and accessible.