Canon
Where to start with Duruflé
Essential works to know this composer by — spread across their styles-
VocalRequiem, op. 9
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Orchestral3 Dances, op. 6
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KeyboardFugue in C minor on a theme by Henri Rabaud
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ChamberPrélude, Récitatif, et Variations, for flute, cello, and piano, op. 3
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Vocal4 Motets on Gregorian Themes, for chorus, op. 10
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KeyboardFugue on the Carillon of the Cathedral of Soissons, op. 12
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KeyboardHommage à Jean Gallon, "Chant donné"
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VocalMissa Cum Jubilo, for baritone, baritone chorus, orchestra, and organ, op. 11
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KeyboardMéditation
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VocalNotre Père, for chorus, op. 14
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KeyboardPrelude and Fugue on the Name A.L.A.I.N., op. 7
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KeyboardPrelude on the Introit of the Epiphany, op. 13
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KeyboardPrelude, Adagio et Choral varie sur le theme du Veni Creator, op. 4
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VocalPrelude, Adagio, and Chorale Variations on 'Veni, Creator Spiritus', for organ and baritone choir, op. 4
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KeyboardScherzo, op. 2
Listening guide
Hand-curated paths into Duruflé's catalogueMost Popular
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Requiem Op. 9
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Quatre Motets Op. 10
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Organ Suite Op. 5
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Ubi Caritas
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Prélude, Adagio et Choral varié Op. 4
Most Acclaimed
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Requiem Op. 9
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Organ Suite Op. 5
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Quatre Motets Op. 10
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Notre Père (motet)
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Veni Creator
Most Weird
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Scherzo Op. 2organ — surprisingly wild and virtuosic for a composer known for quiet spirituality
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Prélude, Récitatif et Variations Op. 3flute, viola, piano — his only chamber work
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Requiem (small orchestra version)the original version uses small orchestra + organ; the full orchestra version came later and is different
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Méditationorgan — a single page, but nothing like his other organ music
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Fugue sur le thème du carillon des heures de la cathédrale de Soissons
Similar composers
Same era, overlapping styles — by genre & period affinityWorks 17
- Vocal
- ● Requiem, op. 9
- 4 Motets on Gregorian Themes, for chorus, op. 10
- Missa Cum Jubilo, for baritone, baritone chorus, orchestra, and organ, op. 11
- Notre Père, for chorus, op. 14
- Prelude, Adagio, and Chorale Variations on 'Veni, Creator Spiritus', for organ and baritone choir, op. 4
- Orchestral
- 3 Dances, op. 6
- Keyboard
- Fugue in C minor on a theme by Henri Rabaud
- Fugue on the Carillon of the Cathedral of Soissons, op. 12
- Hommage à Jean Gallon, "Chant donné"
- Méditation
- Prelude and Fugue on the Name A.L.A.I.N., op. 7
- Prelude on the Introit of the Epiphany, op. 13
- Prelude, Adagio et Choral varie sur le theme du Veni Creator, op. 4
- Scherzo, op. 2
- Suite, op. 5
- Vierne: 3 Improvisations
- Chamber
- Prélude, Récitatif, et Variations, for flute, cello, and piano, op. 3