Requiem by Fauré, 7th by Beethoven

Fauré's Requiem in D minor op. 48 by Gabriel Fauré, written in full maturity, is one of his most famous works.

It was created on January 16, 1888 in the Church of the Madeleine. This mass for the dead is considered one of Fauré's masterpieces and one of the finest requiems of the 19th century. The work, whose writing is very personal, contains several pieces that can be ranked among the most moving of Western choral music.

Symphony No. 7 is built according to a progression where the rhythm plays the leading role, more than the melody, giving the whole work a dancing character and a certain vigor.

Dynamic and eclectic, the Hélios orchestra has established itself since its creation in 2014.

Its artistic director, Paul Savalle, promotes the professional integration of young musicians through orchestral practice. Thus, young graduates mingle with orchestral musicians, conductors and experienced soloists, in optimal working conditions.

From baroque music to contemporary music, the programs are varied, the repertoire is both symphonic and choral, the orchestra joining the departmental and regional choirs.
 
Thanks to the collaboration with different conductors, the musicians approach a very rich repertoire by broadening their palette of interpretation. They all come from major French conservatories, some belonging to a national orchestra.

From the string quartet to the symphony orchestra, via the brass ensemble, the orchestra always expands its audience by modulating its composition. The “strings” formation performs in the most prestigious churches in Paris, which allows the public to discover a very rich architectural heritage.

Its variable geometry training allows the Hélios orchestra to approach a very wide repertoire with passionate curiosity.

Program and cast

Orchestre: Hélios
Chœur: Hélios Ephémère
Direction: Xavier Saumon