The final all-French Prom of the season explores the French genius for sacred music, from Poulenc's darkly impressive responses for Holy Week to Durufle's coolly beautiful motets based on plainsong and Faure's timelessly beautiful Requiem.
Rosemary Joshua (soprano),
Christopher Maltman (baritone), the Sixteen, BBC Philharmonic, conductor Harry Christophers
Poulenc Sept Repons des Tenebres Durufle Four Motets, Op 10 Faure Requiem