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Midnight Mass for Christmas from 29,00 €

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:28:44 +0200

Requiem. Version for small orchestra from 56,00 €

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:55:01 +0200

The Requiem of Gabriel Faure is now available in two versions: in the symphonic version of 1901 and in the version with small orchestra of 1889. The "symphonic version" of Gabriel Faure's Requiem, published in 1901, was the product of a 13-year compositional process. Starting from the original five-movement form for strings, harp and organ, the composer wrote two additional movements, one after the other, and expanded the instrumentation in various stages for later performances. The present reconstruction of a "version with small orchestra" differs from other such attempts in that for the first time it presents the work not in a mixed version, but rather in the unified form from 1889. This is distinguished from the final version both in musical terms, as well as through the fact that it forgoes the use of flutes, clarinets and bassoons, while employing only two horns instead of four. With a critical Report with information about the source situation and the edition, and containing the individual readings (alternative readings, etc.).

Requiem. Version for symphony orchestra from 72,00 €

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:31:29 +0200

Gabriel Fauré's Requiem is undoubtedly the most important opus among the sacred works of this French master. Beginning with the first performances during the composer’s lifetime, it is one of those works whose popularity has never waned. In the absence of an autograph score, a new edition of this work posed a challenge in two important respects: on the one hand, to present an edition faithful to the often contradictory sources, and on the other, to render a clear and meaningful musical text of the work.

The Seven Words from 58,00 €

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:32:14 +0200

Requiem in C major from 74,00 €

Wed, 20 May 2026 10:44:39 +0200

Messe brève no. 7 aux chapelles from 5,95 €

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:28:33 +0200

Gounods Messe brève No. 7 was originally published in 1877 in a version for two equal voices with organ, then in 1890 it reappeared with the words Aux chapelles added to the title, arranged for soli, four-part mixed choir and organ. Gounod does not set the Credo, that movement is to be sung congregationally. Gounod’s characteristic of his declamatory style of matching motifs closely to the rhythm of the words, and of following the natural speech rhythms through recitation on one note is evident straight away in the Kyrie.

The full score contains at the same time the organ part.

Oratorio de Noël Christmas Oratorio from 38,00 €

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:13:53 +0200

The Beatitudes Oratorio from 129,00 €

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:32:58 +0100

César Franck (1822–1890) is now regarded as one of the most important French composers and organists of his time. “Les Béatitudes”, his monumental oratorio setting the text from Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5,3ff.), is regarded as his most important work and is on an equal footing with the great oratorios of the 19th century. But Franck himself did not live to hear the extremely successful first performance in summer 1891.
Through its symmetrical dramatic structure, the work conveys the idea of a great arch. A short prologue is followed by eight movements in which the words of Christ are contrasted with earthly scenes. The choir has an important role as commentator on the events. The conclusion of the work is an overwhelming hymn – the entry into paradise.
With this Carus edition, the “Béatitudes” is published in a modern, thoroughly-researched Urtext edition for the first time. The orchestral scoring is typical of the French orchestra of the time. Both the number of soloists and the size of choir required can be reduced by skilful allocation of the roles. The score offers many practical performance suggestions, based on the editors own experience in trying these out. A new vocal score, prepared with ease of playability in mind, replaces the historic reprint edition previously available from Carus. Ambitious amateur choirs can also perform this magnificent work.

L’Enfance du Christ Trilogie sacrée from 145,00 €

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:52:12 +0100

Tantum ergo 2,50 €

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Bethléem (Bethlehem) Summchorfassung 4,00 €

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 22:28:53 +0200

Canticum in nativitatem Domini 3,80 €

Sat, 17 May 2025 06:33:54 +0200

Canticum in nativitatem Domini from 5,95 €

Wed, 13 May 2026 06:34:25 +0200

In circumcisione Domini 3,80 €

Sat, 17 May 2025 06:33:54 +0200

In circumcisione Domini from 4,80 €

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 06:36:09 +0100

In festo purificationis 3,80 €

Sat, 17 May 2025 06:33:54 +0200

In festo purificationis from 5,95 €

Wed, 13 May 2026 06:34:25 +0200

In nativitate Domini nostri Jesu Christi canticum Weihnachtskonzert from 14,50 €

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:07:13 +0100

Christmas concert from 17,00 €

Wed, 13 May 2026 06:34:25 +0200

Magnificat from 17,00 €

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