Faure's requiem is one of those works that singers always look forward to, however many times they may have sung it before. More modest in scale than other famous requiems, and not overly difficult, but still full of interest with lovely melodies and distinctly French-sounding harmonies.

The Agnus Dei is probably the best-known movement for the chorus - I particularly love its unique opening melody which recurs through the piece, and the swirling, descending chords of the Lux aeterna section that make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. I've been lucky enough to sing the baritone solos a few times, from the quiet mystery of the Hostias to the operatic Libera me which the whole choir ultimately sings in unison. The most well known piece of all is the Pie Jesu, in which the choir gets to sit back and listen to the soaring, laser beam notes of the soprano soloist.