Poulenc: Mass in G major / Exultate Deo / Salve Regina / Peeters: Missa Festiva op. 62
Poulenc & Peeters & Choir of St. John’s College, Cambridge & Jonathon Bond & John Scott & George Guest
1977
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Recording Info
The album was produced by Chris Hazell, with John Dunkerley and Kenneth Wilkinson serving as engineers. It was recorded by the Choir of St John's College, Cambridge, with George Guest directing.
Track Highlights
- Mass in G major — Poulenc's mass, notable for its daring use of tonality, is dedicated to the memory of his father. It is a missa brevis, omitting the Credo.
- Exultate Deo — A sacred piece by Poulenc.
- Salve Regina — Another sacred work by Poulenc, composed in 1941.
- Missa Festiva op. 62 — Peeters' best-known mass, influenced by Jongen, showcases a direct use of modality.
Personnel
- Francis Poulenc (Composer)
- Flor Peeters (Composer)
- Choir of St John's College, Cambridge (Choir)
- George Guest (Director)
- Jonathan Bond (Treble Vocals)
- John Scott (Organ)
- Chris Hazell (Producer)
- John Dunkerley (Engineer)
- Kenneth Wilkinson (Engineer)
Significance
Poulenc's "Mass in G major" is a significant work, notable for its blend of traditional piety and Poulenc's unique style, incorporating both rhythmic and harmonic deviations. Composed in 1937, it reflects Poulenc's return to Catholicism and is dedicated to his father's memory. Peeters' "Missa Festiva" is recognized as his most famous mass, demonstrating Jongen's influence in melodic development.
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