Faure, Gabriel. Elegie, Op. 24 for cello (or violin) and piano. United Music Publishers Ltd Elegie was written by Gabriel Fauré in 1880. It was originally composed for cello and piano and Fauré later orchestrated it. It features a sad, somber opening and peaks with an intense, rapid central section and finally returns to the elegiac opening theme.
Fauré composed his violin sonata between 1875 and 1876, establishing a new tradition in French music. Saint-Saëns praised the work, noting it features enticing new forms, excellent modulations, unusual tones, and unexpected rhythms. He remarked that the piece's magical quality allows audiences to appreciate its remarkable audacity, securing Fauré's status among the masters.
Faure, Sonata In A For Violin And Piano (Breitkopf & Härtel). “In this sonata, you can find everything to tempt a gourmet: new forms, excellent modulations, unusual tone colours, and the use of unexpected rhythms.”
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