Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Gabriel Fauré with this captivating album, released on July 1, 2014, by Naxos. This collection showcases Fauré's mastery of classical composition, featuring a blend of piano quartets, trios, and suites that highlight his unique musical voice. The album opens with the powerful Piano Quartet No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 45, a four-movement work that demonstrates Fauré's ability to craft intricate, emotionally resonant pieces. Following this, the soothing "Berceuse" from the Dolly Suite, Op. 56, provides a gentle contrast, showcasing Fauré's talent for creating tender, lyrical melodies. The album also includes the 3 Romances sans paroles, Op. 17, arranged for violin and cello, which offer a glimpse into Fauré's ability to convey deep emotion through simple, unaccompanied lines. The Piano Trio in D Minor, Op. 120, concludes the album, featuring arrangements for clarinet, cello, and piano that highlight Fauré's skill in blending diverse instrumental timbres. With a total runtime of 1 hour and 1 minute, this album is a perfect introduction to Fauré's classical piano works, offering a rich and varied listening experience.
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Tracks
Piano Quartet No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 45: I. Allegro molto moderatoGabriel Fauré, Kungsbacka Piano Trio, Philip Dukes
Piano Quartet No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 45: II. Allegro moltoGabriel Fauré, Kungsbacka Piano Trio, Philip Dukes
Piano Quartet No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 45: III. Adagio non troppoGabriel Fauré, Kungsbacka Piano Trio, Philip Dukes
Piano Quartet No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 45: IV. Allegro moltoGabriel Fauré, Kungsbacka Piano Trio, Philip Dukes
Dolly Suite, Op. 56: No. 1, Berceuse (Version for Violin & Piano)Gabriel Fauré, Malin Broman, Simon Crawford-Phillips
3 Romances sans paroles, Op. 17: No. 1, Andante quasi allegretto (Arr. J. Delsart for Violin and Piano)Gabriel Fauré, Malin Broman, Simon Crawford-Phillips
3 Romances sans paroles, Op. 17: No. 2, Allegro molto (Arr. J. Delsart for Cello and Piano)Gabriel Fauré, Jesper Svedberg, Simon Crawford-Phillips
3 Romances sans paroles, Op. 17: No. 3 in A-Flat Major (Arr. P. Gouin for Cello & Piano)Gabriel Fauré, Jesper Svedberg, Simon Crawford-Phillips
Piano Trio in D Minor, Op. 120: I. Allegro ma non troppo (Version for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano)Gabriel Fauré, Richard Hosford, Jesper Svedberg, Simon Crawford-Phillips
Piano Trio in D Minor, Op. 120: II. Andantino (Version for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano)Gabriel Fauré, Richard Hosford, Jesper Svedberg, Simon Crawford-Phillips
Piano Trio in D Minor, Op. 120: III. Allegro vivo (Version for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano)Gabriel Fauré, Richard Hosford, Jesper Svedberg, Simon Crawford-Phillips
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