The French pianist, Marguerite Long, was closely associated with the music of Gabriel Faure and became a favourite interpreter of his music. She studied and worked for a decade alongside the composer and dedicated her long and successful career to the promotion of his music.

French composer, teacher and pianist Gabriel Fauré is remembered for the beauty and elegance of his music as well as for his harmonic and melodic innovations. This critical edition addresses sources, discrepancies and performance issues (tempi, pedaling, fingering, style, interpretation and technique). The preface also includes historical, cultural, and social background.

An essential resource for scholars and performers, this study by a world-renowned specialist illuminates the piano music of four major French composers, in comparative and reciprocal context. Howat explores the musical language and artistic ethos of this repertoire, juxtaposing structural analysis with editorial and performing issues. He also relates his four composers historically and stylistically to such predecessors as Chopin, Schumann, Liszt, the French harpsichord school, and Russian and Spanish music. Challenging long-held assumptions about performance practice, Howat elucidates the rhythmic vitality and invention inherent in French music. In granting Fauré and Chabrier equal consideration with Debussy and Ravel, he redresses a historic imbalance and reshapes our perceptions of this entire musical tradition. Outstanding historical documentation and analysis are supported by Howat’s direct references to performing traditions shaped by the composers themselves. The book balances accessibility with scholarly and analytic rigor, combining a lifetime’s scholarship with practical experience of teaching and the concert platform

(String Solo). For unaccompanied cello.

“3 Romances sans paroles, Op.17” is a trio of solo piano compositions written by Gabriel Fauré in 1878. This high-quality reproduction of the original music scores features wide margins and clear note heads, making it ideal for following the music and a fantastic addition to music collections. Gabriel Urbain Fauré (1845 – 1924) was a French organist, teacher, composer, and pianist. Fauré is widely regarded as one of the most influential and important French composers of his time. His music is often described as being a link between Romanticism and the modernism of the first half of the 20th century. His most notable woks include: “Pavane”, “Requiem”, and “Clair de lune”. Classic Music Collection constitutes an extensive library of the most well-known and universally-enjoyed works of classical music ever composed, reproduced from authoritative editions for the enjoyment of musicians and music students the world over.

A comprehensive overview of the life and career of French composer.

French composer, teacher and pianist Gabriel Faur is remembered for the beauty and elegance of his music as well as for his harmonic and melodic innovations. This critical edition addresses sources, discrepancies and performance issues (tempi, pedaling, fingering, style, interpretation and technique). The preface also includes historical, cultural, and social background. 96 pages.