Francis Poulenc :: Sept répons des ténèbres


 

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Poulenc, Francis
1899-1963
(b Paris, 7 Jan 1899; d Paris, 30 Jan 1963). French
Sept répons des ténèbres <1961–1962>
children's chorus (SA) male choir (SATB) boy soprano solo
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Poulenc’s wish is that the soprano and alto (children's) chorus parts be sung by boys, or if necessary, women.
The solo boy soprano should not be replaced by a woman, but by a tenor soloist, if necessary.
Additionally, there is a brief tenor solo (from chorus).

Source of text: Roman Catholic liturgy, Responsories for the Holy Week Language: Latin
Jeudi Saint (Maundy Thursday)
I. Una hora non potuistis vigilare mecum
II. Judas, mercator pessimus
Vendredi Saint (Good Friday)
III. Jesum tradidit
IV. Caligaverunt oculi mei
V. Tenebrae factae sunt
Samedi Saint (Holy Saturday)
VI. Sepulto Domino
VII. Ecce quomodo moritur justus