This Requiem in D minor, Op. 48, was completed in 1900 by French composer Gabriel Fauré (1845 - 1924). The work is for two soloists, chorus and orchestra, and in seven movements. Compared to traditional Requiems, Fauré made several changes, most notably omitting the Dies Irae altogether. This makes his version stand out for its tranquil acceptance of death and life thereafter. This is my favourite Requiem, and hearing it life in the main church of Kampen was quite an experience. The average playing time is 36 minutes (AllMusic). I have a handful versions, of which I I have a slight preference for the one by the Members of the City of London Sinfonia and the Cambridge Singers under John Rutter on a Collegium CD.
