Woodwind Ensemble Alto Saxophone,Baritone Saxophone,Bass Clarinet,Bassoon,E-Flat Clarinet,Flute,Horn,Oboe,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1290339 By The Choir Of St. John's Colleg. By Maurice Gustavo Durufle. Arranged by John Holland. 20th Century,Chamber,Classical,Religious,Sacred. 31 pages. John Ivor Holland #881046. Published by John Ivor Holland (A0.1290339). The Requiem, Op. 9, is a 1947 (revised 1961) setting of the Latin Requiem by Maurice Duruflé for a solo voice, mixed choir, and organ, or orchestra with organ. The thematic material is mostly taken from the Mass for the Dead in Gregorian chant and first published in 1948 by Durand in an organ version. Duruflé was among French composers commissioned in May 1941 by the Vichy regime to write extended works for a monetary award, such as 10,000 francs for a symphonic poem, 20,000 for a symphony, and 30,000 for an opera. Duruflé decided to compose a symphonic poem, which ended up being the 'Requiem' and was still working on it in 1944 when the regime collapsed - he received 30,000 francs, instead of the 10,000 of his commission, because of the complex nature of his work and inflation during that time. A portion of the 'Pie Jesu' was used by Michael Jackson to introduce the track 'Little Susie' on 'HIStory - Past, Present and Future - Book I'. This arrangement is for 10 wind players, with various transpositions to allow a flexible performance, and a contrabass instrument.
