Faure Requiem (Introit and Kyrie Orchestral Suite)

This fresh imagineering of Gabriel Faure's iconic work offers a breathtaking experience for modern orchestras. Carefully designed as a captivating centrepiece, this arrangement for String Orchestra with optional Timpani and Piano retains the profound beauty of Faure's original while enhancing it with vibrant new orchestral colours. The expanded orchestration builds on the dramatic melodic motifs and harmonic textures of the original, infusing the piece with renewed energy and emotional depth. A key feature of this version is the inclusion of a Violin III part, which complements the Viola section, ensuring a richer and fuller ensemble sound. Performance Recording MP3 available from www.paulbarkermusic.com and here.