Nadia Boulanger – Cantique
Maurice Duruflé – Quatre Motets
Lili Boulanger – Sous Bois
Maurice Duruflé – Organ Solo
Gabriel Fauré – Cantique de Jean Racine
Maurice Duruflé – Requiem
Duruflé brought the church’s unique language of plainsong into a compelling liaison with the secular harmonies of the modern French school and his Requiem is a prime example of his great musicality.
The Boulanger sisters had a strong impact on the history of 20th century music. Lili composed brilliantly but sadly died aged just 24. Nadia gave up composing early in her career and focussed on teaching and conducting, becoming a one woman finishing school for an amazing list of composers including Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, Michel Legrand and Quincy Jones to name but a few. Come and hear Harrogate Choral sing works by both sisters, and see whose work you like best! Not forgetting of course the well loved Cantique de Jean Racine.
Harrogate Choral Society will be accompanied by Thomas Moore on organ and will be conducted by the HCS Music Director David Lawrence.