Faure Requiem - Sinfonia Rotterdam/ Laurenscantorij/ Conrad van Alphen

Faure: Requiem in d
Sinfonia Rotterdam
Laurenscantorij Rotterdam
Conductor : Conrad van Alphen
Ilse Eerens - soprano
Martijn Cornet - baritone
Wiecher Mandemaker - choir conductor
Live from De Doelen Rotterdam
26 September 2015

[@user-eu5vy5fo7s]

Faure Requiem is pure genius. Such a beautiful performance by all. I fell in love with the Requiem a number of years ago when I had the honor to sing it as a member of my church's choir. It is my favorite piece.

[@carolegeorge7040]

Me too - LOVE it and got to do it in a couple choirs.

[@robinbairdlewis4815]

So much has happened in the world these past 8 years and still I return to Faure and truly appreciate this exquisite performance by the Sinfonia Rotterdam. Laurenschatorij lead by Conrad van Alphen...heaven made and heaven sent. Merci merci mille fois.

[@helgabonello9193]

Happy to be performing this Requiem with my choir in August. It is so beautiful.

[@angeljlago]

So beautiful! The choir's overall volume and harmony is absolute!

[@pilou09100]

To my opinion, Fauré wrote the most beautiful Requiem. The most peaceful, the most confident, the less thunderous (Verdi, Berlioz, Brahms ...) The sanctus envelops the listener, the believer, the afflicted one, in the veils of hope in a future life. No revolt, only peace. Despite Fauré was agnostic ...

[@brianenglish2333]

I think God has a special place in his heart for those who genuinely struggle - for agnostics of every shade- genuine seekers after the truth!

[@rdfoto3]

Wonderful!! Thank you for making this a requiem rather than like some recordings I've heard that do their best to blow off the doors of the hall. This is soft, quiet, peaceful - as such a work should be. I'll be 80 next year. Oh to have something like this peformed at my passing . . .

[@JacobH14]

Gob bless you sir

[@vsirrmk]

Wishing you good health and joy and happiness ❤

[@nikaproust]

Magnifique , ... le Requiem de Faure offre un moment d'immortalite a ses auditeurs ... So gracious.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This will quench and moisturize my parched soul, and evoke comfortable feelings

[@guyruin8556]

Éternellement Faure, perpétuel chant de Gabriel....Magnifique interprétation, un grand merci à Tous...

[@loiswells3062]

Bravo! Superb performance by all! Special thanks to the conductor, and such a great video with close ups of all the wonderful singers! A highlight of Western Civilization!!

[@altamira58]

Mi querida madre falleció hace un año .. Pongo este Réquiem en casa en su honor , y sé que ese momento está rodeada de ángeles…. ✨🌻

[@HeatherYoung-jt7fp]

I have sung this many times and this is a beautiful version. Thank you so much.

[@nicolasuj]

This is an extraordinary piece. I remember listening to it many time, wheter during educational in music schools in Poland, being part of boy's choir or in other concerts. It contains everything and at the same time is very original, simple, surprising and before all - very M O D E R N I S T I C and has got some secrets inside, that could not be explained to me. I'm always deeply moved listening to this.

[@beescanning7339]

At the point!

[@murotfabienne]

30 ans que j'écoute régulièrement ce requiem, et toujours la même émotion, magique, grandiose, intacte...

[@7491]

Si ce n'est qu' une question d'émotion.. alors écoutez Mireille Mathieux, ou Tino Rossi, c'est de votre niveau . Tragique que de lire de tels calamités, et surtout pour vous d'oser les écries !

[@7491]

L’habitude est un défaut d’esclave disait Saint Paul !

[@clairau]

Pareil pour moi.

[@cesaraugustop]

My soul is naked...and my spirit fly free...

[@charlessawyer6123]

I like this recording better than any other. I've performed this several times and resent the drones flying around far more than the audience noises.

[@clairau]

Nos chers Hollandais nous ont fait là une merveilleuse interprétation. Qu'ils en soient remerciés au plus haut des cieux ! Dank u wel.

[@adude394]

Simply marvelous. There are a lot of great Requiems, but this has always been my favorite, and the Agnus Dei in particular is one of the most beautiful ever written. Maestro van Alphen really respected Fauré's tempo markings, and just beautiful performances by soloists, chorus and orchestra. So glad I found this!

[@Carmen-uk4jw]

I’ve been listening to this song for decades. This version with Rotterdam Simphonia is the best ever in my opinion.

[@LornaKellyZim]

Exquisite performance. I return to it whenever I feel stressed.

[@Clivejvaughan]

One of THE VERY BEST I've heard, thank you !

[@bonniebv2]

You are correct...after 40 years of experience with this work, absolute best performance.

[@carelwentzel2030]

Dis absolut meesterlik gedooen . Dankie of soos hoollanders se Dank je well.

[@mlhawken]

I first sang this when I was a student at Princeton Theological Seminary under the direction of David Weadon in 1994. I thought I’d died and gone to heaven. It never fails to give me this feeling. It is the most perfect requiem I’ve ever encountered, and I’ve sung a few.

[@spyshousakusen]

19:19 第4曲 ピエ・イェズ（Pie Jesu） 29:09 第6曲 リベラ・メ（Libera me） 33:44 第7曲 イン・パラディスム（In paradisum）

[@user-dm7ik4uy4c]

How beautifully and sensitively each member performs this wonderful Requiem by Faure. Of course, the brilliant Director brings this sensitivity out in the performers.

[@luisprofbove2994]

Catholics, all over the world, including of course those living in the Neetherlands, are confident that this excellent concert, this wonderfull Requiem Mass is the sincere expression of true spirituality in the face of human death and consequently the most strong and vivid repulse of the laws of euthanasia in the Neetherlands. Spain is suffering now the most unspeakable pain along the course of the current pandemia, while silent deputies, are writting in the shadow and silently the new euthanasia disgraceful law, absolutely and frontally opposite to the natural law.

[@danmoran454]

@ Luis profBove: Except this is not a liturgical or spiritual performance. There is no procession, no processional crosses, no acolytes, no incense, no priests, no Gospel reading, no Homily, no Communion, no High Altar or any of that. This is a superbly outstanding -- both Orchestra and Chorus -- secular concert hall performance. Some people seem to confuse the two just because the text of the piece is sacred or from the Requiem Mass setting. When I was in major Orchestra Choruses with performances in major concert halls, it didn't matter what Requiem Mass or oratorio we were performing, there was nothing sacred or at all spiritual about the performance, other than the text. None of the choristers blessed themselves before processing onto the stage because it was not a religious or even remotely spiritual occasion. And the audience knew that and applauded our secular performance, often with a standing ovation. Applause is inappropriate for a liturgical performance. You seem to be implying this is a liturgical performance and about spirituality. It is not. And it's not just (Roman or French) Catholics who use the Requiem Mass setting, Anglicans and Lutherans do as well.

[@u53r0]

I guess "natural law" means whatever suits you. Wouldn't be more "natural" living from what you hunt, renounce modern medicine and comforts and die (if you are lucky) in your forties? Euthanasia is not more unnatural than prolonging life when you are demented or seriously ill.

[@pilou09100]

Fauré's music must be decoupled from any religious meaning because Fauré was agnostic. But despite everything, he signed there the most profoundly serene, the most completely confident in the face of death and finally, the most Christian of requiems.

[@bronxboy47]

I'll never forget hearing this requiem performed at the St. Thomas Church on 5th Ave. It was my first and only hearing of a live performance, and I'll never forget it.

[@pantherred]

I know St. Thomas. Must have been sublime.

[@bronxboy47]

It was.@@pantherred

[@301250]

A great performance which I would like to hear as the last piece of music on my deathbed before my soul is released to make it’s journey to, hopefully, heaven where the angels reside, for a peaceful eternal repose.

[@rafaelandrade.antimaldad1535]

Se es verdaderamente grande en la música cuando se llegan a componer obras inmortales. ,tantas como ésta

[@francoislebedel4428]

Merveilleuse soliste qui nous offre un "Pie Jesus" d'une pureté absolument admirable et qui m'a bouleversé. Merci, Madame. Votre voix magnifique a servi l'oeuvre comme je ne l'avais jamais entendue. L'ensemble de cette interprétation de l'oeuvre de Gabriel Fauré est d'un niveau exceptionnel que je rapproche de celle de l'ensemble orchestral de Paris et de l'ensemble choral Accentus que je considère toujours comme l'interprétation de référence. Mais dans laquelle je n'avais pas été séduit par la participation de la soliste, surtout dans le "Pie Jésus".

[@MariaCristinaBittar]

[00:29] __ I. Introit et Kyrie [07:24] __ II. Offertory [16:00] __ III. Sanctus [19:19] __ IV. Pie Jesu [23:20] __ V. Agnus Dei [29:09] __ VI. Libera me [33:45] __ VII. In Paradisum

[@user-et6ct3bq3p]

OMaria Cristina Bittar

[@MariaCristinaBittar]

Sinfonia Rotterdam, obrigada !!!

[@jean-claudegervan4625]

in paradisum

[@MariaCristinaBittar]

@@jean-claudegervan4625 In Paradisum ... eleva a alma !

[@user-dm7ik4uy4c]

Such a Beautiful Performance!

[@annielefoulon9360]

Toujours beaucoup d émotion à l écoute de ce magnifique requiem superbe interprétation merci

[@Cornivus7]

De tantas basuras que hay en Internet y redes sociales, es una mina de oro encontrar este tipo de cosas...

[@sergiocontreras3447]

This is a great performance: excellent choir's, fantastic conduction, terrific orchestra, good conduction. Great cameras and sound. And to top it all up, I entertained my vision with the beautiful women in the choir as well as in the orchestra. These Dutch know how to do things well! Congratulations!

[@danmoran454]

@ Sergio Contreras: "Excellent Choir's?" There was only one Chorus and that was Laurenscantorij Rotterdam. They are superb. They sing with perfect intonation and extremely clear diction. I suspect the women on stage -- both Orchestra and Chorus -- who don't think of themselves as beautiful will feel slighted by your comment. As well the men who are considered handsome. I looked at all of them, both women and men since they were all equally part of producing such a stellar performance. And Conrad van Alphen looked like he would be a pleasure to work with. The camera crew also did an excellent job.

[@sergiocontreras3447]

@@danmoran454 Sorry I bothered you. My apologies!

[@jlm1965CyberSenior-Desormais]

Celui qui a composé cela est un génie, et celles et ceux qui lisent et transmettent sa partition sont ses géniaux messagers. C'est une merveille absolue à voir et entendre 💘

[@frankmoser1802]

Magnifique! Great performance, thank you!

[@lukaschris9333]

you probably dont care but if you are bored like me during the covid times you can watch all the latest movies and series on InstaFlixxer. I've been streaming with my girlfriend these days :)

[@leroyian8836]

@Lukas Chris definitely, have been watching on InstaFlixxer for since december myself :D

[@charlesbosselman-sw7gf]

One of the best performances ever Gabriel Faure Requim Mass for the dead The soprano soloist is magnificent and beautiful The Rottersam Sinfonia is magnificent. Our Lord Jesus Christ is always with us and always will be there for you and ❤

[@gaylejensen2640]

This is my favorite requiem and you did it so beautifully, elegant and so soft, bravo!!!!

[@jermainebrown3938]

This is the best version of In Paradisium I've heard. The organ is aptly subdue. Wonderful dynamics.

[@julioescudero1776]

I agree, great, beautiful performance

[@raffitorossian6994]

woooooow....just wooooooow.....i am so happy to listen to this excellent music work of Faure....it was stunning....Thanks for uploading.

[@lesterrocks2439]

I appreciate the conductor keeping a cool face when the organ doesn’t cut off...

[@gracebaumgarten8900]

Thank you for a beautiful performance. I chose this choir performance to practice with for an upcoming concert. ❤️

[@user-em6uj9pl8b]

Beautiful…brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for making my morning bright!

[@ChisomOgeh]

God is truly greater than the greatest how I wish I can sing unto God with such a beautiful voice. God bless you all the writer, the conductor and the choir entirely I pray for more grace of God unto you

[@thierrykokel5012]

Excellente version ! la meilleure sur youtube à mon avis ....

[@quousquetandem434]

¡Bellísimo! Cuanto más lo escucho más me gusta...

[@charlesbosselman-sw7gf]

The tenor is absolutely beautiful and magnificent.

[@Hhenriette]

Beautiful. So beautiful. Thank you for posting this @sinfoniarotterdam

[@davidmcadams5790]

Moving with such feeling!

[@jokespruit]

Erg mooi , ik heb dit zelf vaak gezongen in een koor, maar dit is echt zeer mooi😍👏

[@carolegeorge7040]

14:11 leading into the denouement, absolutely sublime. ❤

[@pilargar]

Magnífico!!!

[@JP-lu9ed]

Beautiful and well recorded.

[@joesoy9185]

A very impressive performance indeed! In my view, this is the go-to version on youtube at the moment (January 2021). Not only the performers are excellent, but also the acoustic and video engineering. (Yes, I could be picky about the soloists). It´s a pity that in late September, there are so many coughs and splutters from the audience.

[@jimhartley4701]

Glorious. Simply glorious.

[@jokeverschuur6728]

Schitterend mijn grote dank .

[@isabelfueyoperez4317]

El coro y la orquesta sublimes.....

[@Bobthegamerr]

very touching and beautiful performance

[@lowenherz1205]

So wunderbar. Gratulation an Chor, Solisten, Orchester und Dirigent ❤

[@user-nz6ee7by9d]

Wonderful!!! Perfect sound!!!

[@wimmaas777]

Very very goed performance 👌 (and to the audience: please stop coughing)

[@anandsamuel1978]

The Requiem of Faure is very dear to my heart. The others I do particularly like is Verdi and Mozart. This does not mean I don't like the others Requiems. It is all a matter of choice. Having said that this orchestra, choir and conductor are excellent particularly since most of the Choir are so young and they all have such a glorious voice. Excellent performance!

[@edwardfranks5215]

In paradisum! sublime!!!! sublime!!

[@kent-runesjoholm5200]

My favorite requiem.

[@micknmix]

Beautiful!

[@paulhiggins4007]

Wonderful performance x

[@minneminsken4995]

G E W E L D I G!!! Een sublieme uitvoering. Ik heb thuis een uitvoering van een Frans orkest met Dieter Fischer Dieskau en Victoria de los Ángeles. Deze uitvoering is op dezelfde niveau.

[@RobertVazquezNYC]

Gorgeous

[@nikaproust]

this requiem is like a rebirth

[@DoctorDewgong]

kinda. Its literally a Catholic Mass for the dead

[@nikaproust]

@@DoctorDewgong I know this but thank you ...

[@francescomarocchi7861]

excellent

[@germanquintero10121946]

MARAVILLOSA MUSICA

[@ChiaraDBrown]

That baritone...holy holy holy!

[@user-kl9oy3cz6u]

全てを洗い流してくれるようなこのフォーレのレクイエムが大好きです✨

[@user-hr5wr3vm8r]

Wundervoll!!!

[@antoniarussell5029]

Beautiful not sure we'll manage this standard in my choir! A lovely work

[@kristinehatkinson7323]

It will work-- somehow, everyone pulls out all the stops.

[@user-nl9jv4bm3b]

フォーレのレクイエムは苦手なのだがこのフォーレのレクイエムだけは聞ける。私にとっての最高のフォーレのレクイエム。素敵な演奏有難うございました。

[@user-qu2it1pu6f]

forever peace

[@robstammers7149]

Yes, I agree with other comments, ruined only by too much audience noise/coughing. Clicking and clacking sounds. Overall, the tempo was spot on, orchestra & conductor gave a great performance. I thought the soloists got it spot on. Still the best Reqium in my opinion.

[@adelheidmagdalenekenter3721]

eine wundervolle Aufführung

[@user-od8je3fl7v]

👍

[@KREN12623]

🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏

[@VICTORHUGO1860]

Excelent !

[@dvdiaraujocruz]

O réquiem de Fauré é celestial! A plateia poderia tossir menos kk.

[@isabelfueyoperez4317]

La gente va a los conciertos a TOSER 😢😢😢😢. PORQUÉ no se quedan en su casa

[@willemkarelarts1773]

❤️ wât is dit môôi .. ; zo trôôst-rijk ook .. ❤️

[@coriollis]

the person whose phone rang at the end will not find themselves in paradisum

[@terencesouthers4410]

😂

[@zeffirinodandrea9877]

anche se preferisco tempi più rallentati, accolgo con piacere questa buona esecuzione

[@arthurdent7509]

A wonderful performance, thank you to all involved. It's such a shame about the constant coughing from the congregation; I've never understood why this is considered acceptable. If you have a bad cough you shouldn't be there. I was impressed on a visit to the Wigmore Hall in London, where before each performance the audience are reminded to silence their phones and also refrain from coughing. Another terrible example of audience misbehaviour is clapping their hands together before the last note has died away; it's ignorant and insensitive, and motivated I feel by some misplaced desire to 'get in on the act'. The best way an audience can do this is by listening respectfully and with concentration.

[@peterszigeti7476]

Jesus certainly accepts this gift.

[@moronsmorons8913]

You know, you're at the right place, when the first 10 seconds are already overwhelming. Shame to all the coughers.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This has a healing effect, and a panacea fo the soul

[@jorisbogaerts7366]

Prachtige uitvoering; spijtig genoeg voortdurend gestoord door het hoesten ! Joris

[@carlosalbertosanmiguel142]

Very good 😊

[@KREN12623]

🙏🙏🙏🕊️❤️🕊️🔥🕊️❤️🕊️🙏🙏🙏

[@janstolk486]

i have red hair and noticed there is a lot of people with red hair in this clip !

[@tonymiddlehurst8438]

great, but what a shame about all the audience racket

[@peadarmckenzie5305]

I like to hear an audience, afterall it's a part of live music. Life isn't always perfect but sometimes just sometimes 😜

[@rogeriomenezesfilho7849]

Deus Vult!

[@user-rg5rs3rg9w]

😮