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The 麻豆社 National Chorus and Orchestra of Wales invite us behind the scenes at Cardiff鈥檚 Hoddinott Hall to eavesdrop on their rehearsals for a performance of Faur茅鈥檚 Requeim. It鈥檚 a particularly beloved work and the pressure is on to make their upcoming performance a special one.

Conductor, Ludovic Morlot and Chorus Director, Adrian Partington explain how they work together to realise Faur茅鈥檚 vision for a sacred Mass for the Dead that would bring hope and consolation to its listeners. Chorister鈥檚 Jeff Davies and Rebecca Jolliffe share their experiences from the choir stalls. Soprano Rhian Lois talks us through her preparations to sing the one of the most famous and exposed solos in the repertoire, Faur茅鈥檚 mesmerising Pie Jesu.

Produced by Chris Taylor for 麻豆社 Audio Wales and West