This full-length choral work (duration approximately 1hr 15min) for SATB soloists, SATB choir & orchestra, is the result of a commission from 'The Mastersingers of Philadelphia' (USA), who, enamoured of Douglas Coombes' work, having performed his Mass, asked him to write a new work for them. They gave the world premiere in December 1997, the British premiere having taken place in July 1999. All of the movements of the Mass are included with the addition of 'Libera Me' and a final 'In Paradisum' which brings this monumental work to a peaceful and serene conclusion. Douglas Coombes exploits the full dramatic and emotional content of the Latin words; driving, rhythmic passages contrast with melodies of exquisite beauty and invention.
This work (tonality: E minor; E major; C sharp minor) was written for The Mastersingers of Philadelphia (director, Robert J. Reilley) premiere: 14/12/1997. This requiem contains:
01. Introit
02. Kyrie
03. Dies irae
04. Tuba mirum
05. Rex tremendae
06. Recordare
07. Ingemisco
08. Confutatis
09. Lacrymosa
10. Pie Jesu
11. Domine Jesu Christe
12. Hostias
13. Sanctus
14. Benedictus
15. Agnus Dei
16. Lux aeterna
17. Libera me
18. In paradisum