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A concert for the Faithful Departed – Duruflé Requiem takes place on 8 November 2026 at Church of the Immaculate Conception - Adam and Eve's, Church of the Immaculate Conception - Adam and Eve's, 4 Merchant's Quay, Merchants Quay, Dublin.
Commissioning a new piece of music was a gesture by the Pro-Nazi Vichy government to try and gain favour with the public.
The original commission was to compose a symphonic poem but as the war continued, Duruflé decided to compose a Requiem instead. The prevailing mood is one of prayer, tenderness and hope, with moments of immense power arising almost naturally from the underlying chant.
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