Requiem (Gilles, Jean)

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Publisher. Info. Versailles: Manuscript, 1762.
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Editor Daniel Van Gilst (b. 1942)
Publisher. Info. Daniel Van Gilst, 2017.
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Misc. Notes Source : Messe de requiem de feu M. Gilles - Ms. BnF Vm1 1345 bis.
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Editor Renske Ligtmans (b. 1964)
Publisher. Info. Renske Ligtmans, 2024.
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Misc. Notes Based on the 1731 edition.
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6 more: 2me Dessus de flûte • 1er Dessus de violon • 2me Dessus de violon • Haute-contre de violon • Taille de viiolon • Basse continue

Editor Daniel Van Gilst (b. 1942)
Publisher. Info. Daniel Van Gilst, 2017.
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Misc. Notes Source : Messe de requiem de feu M. Gilles - Ms. BnF Vm1 1345 bis.
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Work Title Grande Messe des Morts
Alternative. Title
Name Translations Messe des morts
Authorities WorldCat; VIAF: 176246053; LCCN: n82101849; GND: 1046173030; BNF: 139124912
Composer Gilles, Jean
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IJG 7
First Performance. 1705-02-06, for composer's funerals
First Publication. 1764
Language Latin
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Baroque
Piece Style Baroque
Instrumentation Voices: soprano, alto, tenor, bass + mixed chorus (SSATB)
Orchestra: flute (or violin) + 2 violas + continuo, tambours (drums)

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Michel Corrette composed a Carillon des Morts (for orchestra) to conclude the Requiem mass; «Le sujet de ce Carillon est à l'imitation de la Sonnerie de Rouën, en usage pour les Trépassés, qui est la plus triste et la plus lugubre de toute la Chrétienté.»