Requiem : Inbal / French Radio Philharmonic, H.G.Murphy, Gubisch, Skelton, Courjal

Lancino: Requiem

Heidi Grant Murphy (soprano), Nora Gubisch (alto)
Stuart Skelton (tenor), Nicolas Courjal (bass)
Choeur de Radio France
Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France / Eliahu Inbal, conductor

Recorded at the Salle Pleyel, Paris, France, on 7th and 8th January, 2010
WORLD PREMIERE RECORDING

Thierry Lancino’s vast Requiem is a challenging and eloquent contemplation on human mortality which the composer describes as ‘both an epic fresco and sacred ceremony’. In a paradox which brings the Christian into dialogue with the Pagan, Lancino presents an exploration of Death and Time which is both human and relevant, as well as posing eternal and unanswerable questions. This recording captures a unique and moving event, performed by a stellar cast of artists and France’s leading choir and orchestra. ( NAXOS )