Gabriel Charpentier
Messe I, 1952
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“Although Gabriel Charpentier is probably best known fot his work in radio, television and theatre, he has nevertheless composed a number of important pieces, notably five operas. His penchant for Gregorian chant is reflected in Messe I for three equal voices, written in 1952.”

Gabriel Charpentier
Les périls de Clara ou tea symphony, 1972
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“This chamber opera demonstrates the creative imagination of Gabriel Charpentier and his sense of humour; it also bring his love for the theater to light. A Tea Symphony or The Perils of Clara is part of 10 small operas for which the composer wrote the text. For Charpentier, the music has to identify itself to the theatrical production.”