Requiem (Saint-Saëns)
The Requiem, Op. 54, was written by Camille Saint-Saens in 1878.[1]
Structure
The Requiem consists of eight movements:
- Kyrie
- Dies Irae
- Rex Tremendae
- Oro Supplex
- Hostias (Offertory)
- Sanctus
- Benedictus
- Agnus Dei
Instrumentation
It is scored for SATB soloists, choir, 4 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 English horns, 4 bassoons, 4 horns, 4 harps, 4 trombones, timpani, organ, and strings.
References
- ↑ Stevenson, Joseph. "Requiem, for soloists, chorus & orchestra, Op. 54". AllMusic. Retrieved 15 August 2016.
External links
- Requiem, Op. 54: Scores at the International Music Score Library Project
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