Alto Faure Requiem Introit Kyrie

Alto Choir Practice: "Introit et Kyrie" from "Requiem",Op48 in D minor, by Gabriel Fauré. The work begins with the dark and sorrowful "Introit" and follows with the slower and more subdued "Kyrie". Composed while choirmaster at the church of the Madeleine in Paris, "Requiem" in the original 1888 version, included - "Introit et Kyrie", "Sanctus", "Pie Jesu", "Agnus Dei" and "In Paradisum". "Offertory" and "Libera Me" were added later. Fauré sought to create a contemplative work that would provide solace to those grieving by holding out the promise of eternal rest, and peace for the departed. "Requiem" was performed at Fauré's own funeral in 1924. Requiem aeternam dona eis Domine et lux perpetua luceat eis Te decet hymnus Deus in Sion et tibi reddetur votum in Jerusalem exaudi orationem meam ad te omnis caro veniet Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison. Grant eternal rest to them, Lord and let perpetual light shine on them. A hymn befits you, God in Zion, and a vow to you shall be fulfilled in Jerusalem Hear my prayer for unto you all flesh shall come. Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us