This selection just felt right today with all that is happening in the world and in the local community. These are the first two portions of the Requiem in D minor, Op. 48 by Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924). Performed here by the Radio Kamer Filharmonie Orchestra and Capella Amsterdam Choir. The conductor is Ed Spanjaard with soprano, Ilse Eerens, and baritone, Henk Neven.
I. Introït et Kyrie
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.
II. Offertoire
O Lord Jesus Christ, King of Glory,
free the souls of the dead
from infernal punishment, and from the deep abyss.
Free them from the mouth of the lion,
do not let Hell swallow them up,
do not let them fall into the darkness.
Sacrifices and prayers of praise
we offer to you, O Lord.
Receive them for the souls of those
whom we commemorate today.
Lord, make them pass from death to life,
as you once promised to Abraham, and to his seed.
Love One Another - Brian
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