Fauré's Requiem

The Vocal and Instrumental Ensemble of Montpellier conducted by Franck Fontcouberte is pleased to present a concert on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 8 PM, at the Temple on Rue Maguelone (Montpellier, Tram St Roch station), featuring the famous Requiem Op. 48 by Gabriel Fauré, for choir, string orchestra, and organ, which will include solo contributions from Hermione Delaygue (soprano) and Frédérik Fournier (baritone) and will be supported by the rich sounds of the new organ of the Temple inaugurated in 2025 (builder P. Quoirin). On this remarkable instrument, organist Alain Cahagn will also perform two pieces by Jean-Philippe Rameau. The artists will then introduce two works "Himno a Miguel Arcángelo" and "Pucciniana" for strings and soprano by Mexican composer Roberto Abraham, as well as the Missa brevis by Orlando Soccavo for choir and string orchestra, specially written for the Vocal and Instrumental Ensemble of Montpellier, presented here exclusively in our city. This varied and colorful program promises beautiful moments of emotion for the audience.

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