CD Gounod Requiem Ave Maria Organ March Hauts-de-Seine Choir Opera Chorus

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Description

Music CD presented in a standard jewel case, with an illustrated front cover. The cover art, predominantly in red and sepia tones, shows a stylized religious representation, probably Christ, against a background of conifer forest and crosses, evoking the solemn atmosphere of the Requiem. The main inscriptions "Gounod Requiem" and "World Premiere Recording" are clearly visible on the front.

The cover explicitly mentions the included works: "Ave Maria" and "Marche solennelle pour orgue" (Solemn March for Organ). Also highlighted are the Maîtrise des Hauts-de-Seine and the Chœur d’Enfants de l’Opéra National de Paris (Children's Choir of the Paris National Opera), two renowned vocal ensembles, as well as the names of the soloists and musicians: Bernard Thomas (orchestra), Hubert Deny (bass), Gilles Vitale (tenor), Pascale Mélis (organist), under the direction of Francis Bardot.

The CD jewel case, visible in the photo, is made of transparent plastic with a black spine, typical of classical editions. The visual condition of the case appears good, with no obvious cracks or breaks on the visible side, although traces of use or micro-scratches may appear in the light depending on the angle.

The typography used for the title and additional information is simple, white and yellow, making it easy to read against the dark background. The overall presentation is classic and institutional, consistent with the world of sacred music and choir and orchestra recordings.

No year of publication is visible on the front, but the mention "World Premiere Recording" suggests a specific edition, probably sought after for its documentary and historical value. No details about the back, booklet, or the disc itself are visible in the photo.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Only the front of the case and cover art is visible in the photo; the overall condition of the disc, booklet, or back cannot therefore be guaranteed here.

Did you know? Charles Gounod's Requiem, composed in 1891 but for a long time not widely distributed, is a major work in the French sacred repertoire. This "world premiere recording" highlights a rarely performed version, notably thanks to the participation of the Maîtrise des Hauts-de-Seine and the Chœur d’Enfants de l’Opéra National de Paris, two leading institutions in French choral music.

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Keywords: classical music CD, Gounod Requiem, Ave Maria, Marche solennelle orgue, Maîtrise Hauts-de-Seine, Chœur Enfants Opéra Paris, Francis Bardot, choral disc, sacred music CD, rare classical CD, world premiere recording, French sacred music