Music #405 - Fauré

Gabriel Fauré

[ɡabʁiɛl fɔʁe]

(1845 – 1924)      

He was one of the foremost French composers of his generation, and his musical style influenced many 20th-century composers. 

Among his best-known works are his Pavane, Requiem, nocturnes for piano and the songs "Après un rêve" and "Clair de lune".




Pavane 《巴望舞曲》Op. 50

Faure wrote it for orchestra, with choir option. 

* Orchestra with choir 

                                                
 * The Day You Strayed - song

“Pavane is a slow processional dance common in Europe during the 16^th century.  
It is danced to in pairs. The dancers usually step forward, lift up their legs, and point their toes." 

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Barcarolle in G

Requiem