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Gabriel Urbain Fauré (French: [ɡabʁi.ɛl yʁbɛ̃ foʁe]; 12 May 1845 – 4 November 1924) was a French composer, organist, pianist and teacher. He was one of the foremost French composers of his generation, and his musical style influenced many 20th-century composers.
Gabriel Fauré (born May 12, 1845, Pamiers, Ariège, France—died Nov. 4, 1924, Paris) was a composer whose refined and gentle music influenced the course of modern French music. Fauré’s musical abilities became apparent at an early age.
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Learn about the French composer's life, music and legacy, from his early church appointments to his late masterpieces. Discover his distinctive harmonies, elegant melodies, sensuality and reserve, and his relationships with women and music.
- Happiness is a harmonium. Born in Pamiers in the south of France, Fauré's musical talent became apparent when he was a boy. "I grew up, a rather quiet well-behaved child, in an area of great beauty," he said.
- Meeting Saint-Saëns. At nine, young Gabriel was sent to Paris to study to become a church organist and choirmaster. A few years later, Saint-Saëns (pictured) took charge of piano studies and introduced contemporary music into the college, including works by Schumann, Liszt and Wagner.
- Master organist. After graduating in 1865, Fauré earned a modest living as an organist and piano teacher. In October 1871, he was appointed choirmaster at the Église Saint-Sulpice, Paris (pictured), under the organist Widor.
- Gabriel Faure. Fauré became a founding member of the Société Nationale de Musique, formed in February 1871 to promote new French music. Other members included Saint-Saëns, Bizet, Chabrier, Franck and Massenet.
Mar 5, 2013 · Faure Requiem Op.48 Gabriel Fauré (Composer), Robert Shaw (Conductor), Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Chorus (Orchestra), Judith Blegen (Soprano), James Morris (Baritone) | Format: Audio CD...
- 36 min
- 7.5M
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The following is a complete list of the compositions by the French composer Gabriel Fauré. Works are listed both by genre and by opus number.
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French composer and pianist Gabriel Fauré holds a prominent place in the musical landscape of France and beyond. His unique blend of classical and modern styles has influenced countless musicians and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
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