Pavane - Best of Faure (Various Artists) (Vinyl)

Various Artists - Pavane - Best of Faure (Various Artists) (Vinyl)
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Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) was a seminal composer, organist, and teacher, pivotal in bridging the Romantic and modern eras in music. Born in Pamiers, France, he studied under Camille Saint-Saëns at the École Niedermeyer. Fauré's compositions are noted for their refined, lyrical style, including notable works such as Pavane, Requiem, Sicilienne, Berceuse and Après un rêve. He held significant positions, including director of the Paris Conservatoire, influencing the next generation of composers - he was Maurice Ravel's teacher, among others. Despite progressive deafness, he continued to compose prolifically. Fauré's music is celebrated for it's elegance, innovation, and emotional depth, leaving a lasting impact on French musical history.

Track List

1. Masques Et Bergamasques Op. 112: VIII. Pavane Op. 50
2. Suite de Pelléas Et Mélisande Op. 80: III. Sicilienne
3. Requiem Op. 48: II. Offertoire
4. Requiem Op. 48: IV. Pie Jesu
5. Requiem Op. 48: VI. Libera Me
6. 3 Mélodies Op. 7: No. 1 Après Un Rêve (Transcr. Büsser for Cello and Orchestra)
7. Berceuse Op. 16
8. 3 Romances Sans Paroles Op. 17: No. 3 in A-Flat Major
9. Élégie in C minor Op. 24
10. Philippe Collard/Bruno Rigutto - Dolly Op. 56: I. Berceuse
11. Nocturne No. 1 in E-Flat minor Op. 33 No. 1 (Excerpt)
12. Requiem Op. 48: VII. in Paradisum