French Motets. Sa Accompanied (Cps) BLEZZARD JUDITH
Classique
Contenu
O Salutaris Hostia (Franck)
Prière de St Bernard (Massenet)
Maria Mater gratiae (Fauré)
Ave Maria (Saint-Saëns)
Ave maris stella (Massenet)
Ave Maria (Gounod/J.S. Bach)
O Salutaris Hostia (Caplet)
Description :
This is a collection of seven beautiful motets by French composers of the 19th century. The beauty of text and music in this repertory transcends liturgical constraint, widening the context in which the music can be used to enhance worship and meditation. This collection, showing a diversity of style and texture, is ideal for church or concert use, it includes evocative settings by the lesser-known Massenet and Caplet as well as motets by Franck, Faure, Saint-Saens and a new two-part version of Gounod's Ave Maria. Scored for SA chorus with Organ or Piano accompaniment.