Maurice Duruflé : Requiem. Maurice Duruflé (11th January 1902 to 16th June 1986) is not well-known, but his Requiem is popular in the repertoire due to its intriguing musical basis, and the passion of composition in the themes of the contemplation of mortality. As a boy he was a chorister at Rouen Cathedral where he … Continue reading Programme notes for Durufle and Vaughan Williams Concert 2025