This month’s composer of the month is: French composer Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924).
1. Pelléas et Mélisande, Suite for Orchestra opus 80.
Frederika von Stade, mezzo soprano.
Orchestre du Capitole de Toulouse led by Michel Plasson.
Orchestre du Capitole de Toulouse led by Michel Plasson.
2. Messe de Requiem, opus 48 (1888).
Johannette Zomer, soprano. Stephan Genz, baritone
La Chapelle Royale. Collegium Vocale Gent.
La Chapelle Royale. Collegium Vocale Gent.
Orchestre des Champs Elysées led by Philippe Herreweghe.