Description

Gabriel Fauré, the renowned French composer, educator, and pianist, is celebrated for the exquisite beauty and sophistication of his music, alongside his innovative approaches to harmony and melody. This critical edition delves into various aspects such as source materials, inconsistencies, and performance considerations, including tempo, pedaling, fingering, style, interpretation, and technique. Additionally, the preface provides valuable insights into the historical, cultural, and social contexts surrounding Fauré's work, spanning a total of 96 pages.

Songs / Content

• Foreword
• About This Edition
• Editorial Considerations
• Background and Events
• Fauré as a Pedagogue
• Musical Language
• The Piano Music of Fauré
• Style
• Interpreters/Interpretation
• Technique
• About the Music
• Acknowledgments
• SELECTED PIANO WORKS
• Theme and Variations in C-sharp Minor, Op. 73
• Nocturne No. 1 in E-flat Minor, Op. 33, No. 1
• Nocturne No. 4 in E-flat Major, Op. 36
• Nocturne No. 6 in D-flat Major, Op. 63
• Nocturne No. 11 in F-sharp Minor, Op. 104, No. 1
• Nocturne No. 13 in B Minor, Op. 119
• Valse-Caprice No. 1 in A Major, Op. 30