Editor’s Note: This article previously appeared in a different format as part of The Atlantic’s Notes section, retired in 2021. Personally I can’t listen to music with lyrics; they’re too distracting.
Composed in 1887, Fauré's graceful Pavane was originally a piano piece, based on a traditional Spanish court dance. It’s another perfect example of Fauré refining his musical ideas into miniature form ...
In 1918, the French composer Gabriel Fauré turned 73. He had managed to combine a life of teaching, performing and writing music. He was simultaneously organist at the famed Madeleine church in Paris ...
Pavane St John's Smith Square Voices John Lubbock, Conductor St John's Smith Square Orchestra Gabriel Fauré, Composer (2) Songs, Movements: Lydia (wds. L. de Lisle: ?1870) John Lubbock, Conductor ...