Fauré REQUIEM: Burlington, Vermont, November 5, 2023, 3:00pm | College Street Congregational Church

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The Choir of College Street Church, in partnership with Montreal's Ensemble L'Harmonie des saisons, will be presenting a captivating musical event featuring two Requiems by Gabriel Fauré and Marc-Antoine Charpentier. Taking place on November 5, 2023, at 3:00pm in Burlington, Vermont, this performance promises to be a truly extraordinary experience for all attendees. The first Requiem, composed by Gabriel Fauré in 1890, will be performed in its original church version, providing a unique opportunity to hear the piece as Fauré intended. Accompanied by 19th-century period strings, horns, harp, and organ, and featuring a chapel-sized choir, the audience will be transported back in time to the heart of Parisian musical tradition. The second Requiem, the magnificent Messe des Morts by Marc-Antoine Charpentier, is a rare gem that was originally composed for the Chapelle of Versailles during the reign of the Sun King. This performance will be a rare treat, as it will showcase the piece with baroque instruments, as Charpentier may have envisioned. Do not miss the chance to experience these two enchanting Requiems, performed by the Choir of College Street Church and Montreal's award-winning period instrument orchestra, Ensemble L'Harmonie des saisons. Immerse yourself in the sublime beauty of these compositions and witness a truly revelatory musical journey. Tickets for this not-to-be-missed event range from $0 to $40 and can be purchased through the official event website. Join us on November 5th at the College Street Congregational Church located at 265 College Street, Burlington, VT 05401, for an unforgettable evening of musical mastery and captivating performances.