Gabriel Urbain Fauré


Gabriel Urbain Fauré
Nationality: French
Born: 1845-1924
Education/Training:
Studied with Camille Saint-Saëns at the École de Musique Classique et Religieuse in Paris

Best Known For:
Being one of the most noteworthy composers of his generation; Being one of the foremost figures in French art song

Notable Compositions:
Pavane; Requiem; Nocturnes for piano; "Après un rêve"; "Claire de lune"

Assignments:
Was a founding member of the Société Nationale de Musique, and became secretary of the society in 1874; Became a professor of composition at the Paris Conservatoire in 1896 and the director in 1905

Curious Facts:
Taught Maurice Ravel

REPERTOIRE: Requiem

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Fauré and Fête Jun 1, 1997
The Requiems of Mozart and Fauré Apr 23, 1988
Fauré & Walton Oct 27, 1984
Gala Opening Concert Nov 9, 1974
Mozart, Haydn & Fauré Mar 21, 1969
Fresno Musical Club Concert Oct 17, 1975

REPERTOIRE: Pavane Op. 50

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LA Phil: Fauré & De Lisle Jul 14, 1989
LA Phil: Fauré & De Lisle Jul 15, 1989
Soviet Union Tour: Kiev May 18, 1974
Soviet Union Tour: Riga, Latvia May 22, 1974
Soviet Union Tour: Leningrad May 28, 1974
Soviet Union Tour: Moscow May 30, 1974

REPERTOIRE: Introit and Kyrie

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REPERTOIRE: Offertorium

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REPERTOIRE: Sanctus

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REPERTOIRE: Pie Jesu

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REPERTOIRE: Agnus Dei

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REPERTOIRE: Libera me

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REPERTOIRE: In Paradisum

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REPERTOIRE: Cantique de Jean Racine

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Mystics at the Cathedral Nov 10, 2002

REPERTOIRE: Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11

Concert Details Date
19th Annual High School Choir Festival Apr 18, 2008