Pie Jesu (from Requiem, Op. 48): SSA Choral Octavo
From Requiem, Op. 48
Music by Gabriel Fauré / ed. and arr. Russell Robinson
Item: 00-PO-0003292
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Description
This esteemed classic has been recorded by world-famous soloists such has Kiri Te Kanawa and Renée Fleming. Now, choral groups can perform Fauré's beautiful music with Dr. Robinson's well-crafted, smartly-edited arrangement. Features a piano and flute accompaniment, well within the reach of student players.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
12
SKU:
00-PO-0003292
Instrumentation:
Piano & Flute
More about this title
About the Composer: Gabriel Fauré
Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) shaped French music across six decades, moving seamlessly between intimate chamber works and large sacred compositions. His harmonic language bridged Romanticism and Impressionism, balancing lush chromaticism with clarity of line—qualities that define Pie Jesu and made him a mentor to the next generation of French composers.
Why we love this
Robinson's arrangement opens this cathedral-quality masterwork to singers who lack operatic range while preserving the spiritual gravity that made Kiri Te Kanawa's recording iconic. The flute and piano writing sits well within student capability yet sounds genuinely elegant, making this repertoire feel achievable rather than borrowed from another world.
What to expect
Luminous and gently floating, like light filtering through stained glass. The harmonies shimmer with Impressionistic color while the melody unfolds with Romantic warmth, creating music that feels both intimate and transcendent.
Who it's for
SSA choirs ranging from high school through community groups seeking sacred repertoire with depth and beauty. Programs looking for contest or festival literature will find this a sophisticated choice that allows developing singers to engage with masterwork-level composition.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening phrase with gentle dynamic lift into the first cadence rather than singing straight through; Fauré's melodic line needs breath and direction.
- Balance the SSA voicing so the soprano line floats above but doesn't dominate; the beauty lies in blend, not soloistic display.
- Work the flute and piano parts early in rehearsals so accompanists can establish the harmonic foundation and support the choir's intonation in chromatic passages.
- Treat the text with reverence and clear diction; 'Pie Jesu' demands a contemplative pace and unhurried vowels, never rushed.
How to use it
Pair this with other works from the Requiem or anchor a concert section on sacred music across styles. Its 12-page length makes it a centerpiece rather than a filler, ideal for a spring recital, memorial concert, or festival competition.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing soprano melody against supporting voice parts in SSA voicing
- Singing chromatically altered harmonies with secure intonation
- Interpreting expressive, legato phrasing in Latin sacred text
- Collaborating with student instrumentalists (piano and flute) in mixed ensemble contexts