Sanctus | Fauré Requiem | Eternal Sacred Music

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Gabriel Fauré's Sanctus from his Requiem (Op. 48) creates a moment of profound serenity in sacred music. Unlike the dramatic Requiem settings of his predecessors, Fauré's approach emphasizes comfort and peace rather than judgment or fear.
The movement begins with delicate harp arpeggios that immediately transport listeners to an ethereal realm. As the choir softly intones "Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus," their gentle harmonies create a foundation of reverence. This restraint makes the eventual crescendo to "Hosanna in excelsis" all the more moving.
The solo violin emerges as a distinctive voice within this heavenly texture. Its pure, sustained tones weave through the choral passages like a solitary soul in communion with the divine. This dialogue between violin and voices creates a poignant conversation that transcends the earthly realm. During the "Hosanna" section, the violin's lyrical phrases bring a touching humanity to the piece, representing our individual journey toward spiritual light.
Fauré's genius lies in his transparent harmonies and balanced textures. The music unfolds with elegant simplicity, embodying his view that death is "a happy deliverance, an aspiration towards happiness above." The interplay between choir, orchestra, and solo violin creates the impression of sunlight filtering through stained glass—radiant, warm, and deeply consoling.
This Sanctus perfectly captures why Fauré's Requiem has been described as "a lullaby of death"—not a work of mourning, but a peaceful passage toward eternal rest.

Symphony Orchestra of the Conservatory of Music and Ballet Ljubljana
conductor: Slaven Kulenović

Violas:
Manca Kosmač
Brina Podgajski Kampuš
Tilen Udovič
Ema Poljanec
Miha Zupan
Tara Oblak

Cellos:
Vida Furlan
Gabrijel Rakar
Leonard Razboršek
Manca Sečnik

Double Basses:
Jaša Krevh
Jon Poljanec

Solo Violin:
Gaja Žnidaršič

Harp:
Adrian Ignjatović

Trumpets:
Janez Jesenovec
Martin Tavčar

Horns:
Evelina Kovačič
Jakob Skerbiš (played only "Libera me")

Trombones:
Črt Pačnik
Amelie Ulčnik Kulovec
Lenart Maček

Timpani:Tine Lestan

Organs:Anja Kovač

Conservatory of Music and Ballet Ljubljana Chamber Choir
(KGBL Chamber Choir Ljubljana)
https://www.choirkgbl.eu/
chorus master: Ambrož Čopi

SOPRAN
Nika Zarja Čopi
Federica Lo Pinto
Barbara Potočnik
Maša Prah
Sara Rozman
Petra Kodba
Lucija Kovač

ALT
Amadeja Dvoršak
Liza Knez
Varja Kovačič Kraigher
Eva Majcen
Klavdija Miklič
Sara Ognjanovič
Lara Rozman
Maruša Škrubej Novak
Brina Vukovič

TENOR
Gorazd Ambrožič
Andraž Babšek
Žiga Čopi
Roko Kolmanič
Jakob Korošec
Žiga Mekiš Recek
Jakov Reić

BAS
Jernej Frelih
Blaž Kobal
Rok Kotar
Domen Kunavar
Blaž Pirnat
Lenart Ulaga
Gašper Zlobko
Jakob Žnidaršič

Conservatorium Ljubljana Director: Betka Bizjak Kotnik

Slaven Kulenović is a prominent young conductor in Slovenia. In January 2023, he became the chief conductor of the Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra during its centenary year. He has conducted various orchestras, including the Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra and the Rijeka Symphony Orchestra, and held significant positions such as chief conductor of the Symphony Orchestra Domžale-Kamnik from 2013 to 2023 and artistic leader of the Symphony Orchestra of the Conservatory of Music and Ballet Ljubljana.

Ambrož Čopi (1973) is a prominent Slovenian composer and conductor born in Bovec. His early experience in vocal music includes working as an assistant conductor with Stojan Kuret and singing in the Chamber Choir Ave. Čopi has received numerous awards for his compositions, featured on four CDs and various albums by national and international choirs. His choirs have achieved significant success, including 15 golden plaques from national competitions and participation in the European Grand Prix in 2009.

more: https://www.choirkgbl.eu/biography-1

Production Team

Set Design: TATJANA KORTNIK
Floral Design ALEŠ FORJANIČ
Scenography assistant GAŠPER POLAJŽER
Cameramans:
ROK MISSON
GAŠPER GORENAK
ALEN HOČEVAR
TEVŽ SMOLNIKAR
MATEVŽ DERMOTA
LUKA BAVDAŽ
MAK DETELA
KAMERMANI PRODUKCIJE TAJUS
Cable Cam: TINE LENART (Aircam.si)
Dolly: ALJAŽ ŽAVRLAN

Sound Engineer: Matjaž Mastnak
Music producer: Matjaž Prah

Technical Crew
JANEZ DRAKSLER
NIK PLEVANČ
ANŽE TEŠAR KMETEC
DAVID ZAVRL
LOVRO BAKONIĆ
MAKS RUPNIK
MARK BERNARD
MATIJA REPINC
TOR ŽERJAV
ALJAŽ MAGDIČ
MATEVŽ DERMOTA
TEVŽ SMOLNIKAR
LUKA BAVDAŽ
MAK DETELA
TINA ERŽEN MILIČIĆ
ANA GRGIĆ

Production Assistants DAN AŽMAN GAL NAGODE JUŠ HRASTNIK

Co-production EGSŠ RADOVLJICA
Director: KSENIJA LIPOVŠČEK

Special thanks:
SLOVENSKA FILHARMONIJA / Director: MATEJ ŠARC
MESTNA OBČINA LJUBLJANA / Mayor: ZORAN JANKOVIĆ

Producers:
Juš Hrastnik,
Primož Zevnik,
Gal Nagode

Direction: Primož Zevnik

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