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  1. Gabriel Fauré. Gabriel Urbain Fauré ( French: [ɡabʁi.ɛl yʁbɛ̃ foʁe]; [1] 12 May 1845 – 4 November 1924) [n 1] was a French composer, organist, pianist and teacher. 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 ...

  2. May 9, 2024 · Gabriel Fauré (born May 12, 1845, Pamiers, Ariège, France—died Nov. 4, 1924, Paris) was a composer whose refined and gentle music influenced the course of modern French music. Fauré’s musical abilities became apparent at an early age. When the Swiss composer and teacher Louis Niedermeyer heard the boy, he immediately accepted him as a pupil.

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    • Happiness is a harmonium. Born in Pamiers in the south of France, Fauré's musical talent became apparent when he was a boy. "I grew up, a rather quiet well-behaved child, in an area of great beauty," he said.
    • Meeting Saint-Saëns. At nine, young Gabriel was sent to Paris to study to become a church organist and choirmaster. A few years later, Saint-Saëns (pictured) took charge of piano studies and introduced contemporary music into the college, including works by Schumann, Liszt and Wagner.
    • Master organist. After graduating in 1865, Fauré earned a modest living as an organist and piano teacher. In October 1871, he was appointed choirmaster at the Église Saint-Sulpice, Paris (pictured), under the organist Widor.
    • Gabriel Faure. Fauré became a founding member of the Société Nationale de Musique, formed in February 1871 to promote new French music. Other members included Saint-Saëns, Bizet, Chabrier, Franck and Massenet.
  3. Learn about the French composer's life, music and legacy, from his early church appointments to his late masterpieces. Discover his distinctive harmonies, elegant melodies, sensuality and reserve, and his relationships with women and writers.

  4. Gabriel Fauré passed away from pneumonia on November 4, 1924, at the age of 79. His legacy lives on through his music, which continues to inspire and influence musicians worldwide. Fauré’s contribution to music is immeasurable. His innovative approach to harmony and structure helped shape the course of modern French music.

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  6. Jan 28, 2013 · A comprehensive overview of the life and works of the influential French composer Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924). Find catalogues, indexes, encyclopedia articles, and bibliographies for further research on Fauré and his music.

  7. Biography. Gabriel Fauré (born May 12, 1845), a prominent French composer of the late 19 th and early 20 th centuries, is often seen as bridge between the last remnants of Romanticism and the oncoming modern era. Unlike many composers, Fauré's family was not particularly musical, yet he did show an early affinity for music.

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