A groundbreaking chamber masterpiece by Gabriel Fauré, the Violin Sonata No. 1 in A major, Op. 13 blends bold innovation with lyrical refinement. Published by Breitkopf & Härtel, it stands as one of the great Romantic sonatas for violin and piano.
Key Features:
• Acclaimed by Camille Saint-Saëns
• Innovative harmony and rhythm
• Passionate and lyrical contrasts
• Major recital repertoire work
• Breitkopf & Härtel edition
Bold innovation wrapped in refined elegance defines this landmark chamber masterpiece by Gabriel Fauré. The Violin Sonata No. 1 in A major, Op. 13 dazzled contemporaries with its freshness of form, adventurous modulations, vibrant rhythmic energy, and luminous tonal colors. Camille Saint-Saëns famously praised the work, noting its “new forms, excellent modulations, unusual tone colours, and the use of unexpected rhythms,” adding that a “magic floats above everything” and that with this sonata, Fauré “takes his place among the masters.” Combining passionate drive with lyrical grace, the sonata remains one of the great pillars of the violin and piano repertoire. Published by Breitkopf & Härtel, this edition presents a brilliant and enduring Romantic masterpiece ideal for advanced recital performance.
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A lyrical favorite by Gabriel Fauré, Berceuse, Op. 16 offers graceful Romantic warmth and melodic beauty. This Hamelle edition includes both violin–piano and cello–piano versions, providing flexible performance options.
Key Features:
• Famous Romantic miniature
• Includes violin and cello versions
• Ideal for recital and encores
• Hamelle edition
A powerful Romantic work by Gabriel Fauré, Élégie, Op. 24 moves from somber lyricism to dramatic intensity before returning to its mournful theme. Suitable for cello or violin with piano, this United Music edition presents one of Fauré’s most emotional masterpieces.
Key Features:
• Iconic Romantic elegy
• Originally for cello, also suitable for violin
• Lyrical and dramatically intense
• Ideal for recital performance
• United Music Publishers Ltd edition
A graceful and lyrical favorite by Gabriel Fauré, Sicilienne, Op. 78 blends flowing melody with rich Romantic harmonies. Revised and edited by Tomislav Butorac, this edition offers a refined and practical recital piece.
Key Features:
• Famous Romantic miniature
• Elegant siciliano character
• Revised by Tomislav Butorac
• Ideal for recital and encores
• Butorac edition
A distinguished Dover volume pairing the Violin Sonata in A major by César Franck and Violin Sonata No. 1, Op. 13 by Gabriel Fauré. Reproduced from authoritative Breitkopf & Härtel editions, this collection brings together two cornerstone works of the French Romantic repertoire.
Key Features:
• Two landmark violin sonatas in one volume
• Franck’s wedding gift to Eugène Ysaÿe
• Fauré’s innovative chamber debut
• Rich Romantic harmony and lyricism
• Reliable Dover reproduction edition
A lyrical and graceful favorite by Gabriel Fauré, Sicilienne, Op. 78 blends flowing melody with rich Romantic harmony. Originally written as incidental music for Le Bourgeois gentilhomme, this Schott edition offers a refined and timeless recital piece.
Key Features:
• Beloved Romantic miniature
• Elegant siciliano character
• Inspired melodic writing
• Ideal for recital and encores
• Schott edition
A complete anthology of Gabriel Fauré’s works for violin and piano, edited by Roy Howat and published by Edition Peters. Featuring Berceuse, Op. 16, Romance, Op. 28, Andante, Op. 75, and Morceau de lecture, this volume presents refined French Romantic elegance in one authoritative collection.
Key Features:
• Complete violin and piano works by Fauré
• Scholarly edition by Roy Howat
• Includes four essential Romantic miniatures
• Ideal for recital and advanced study
Written in 1877, Gabriel Fauré’s Romance for Violin and Piano blends decorative lyricism with a passionate G minor contrast. Published by Hamelle, this elegant miniature reflects Fauré’s devotion to refined chamber music expression.
Key Features:
• Graceful, ornamented opening theme
• Sweeping contrasting middle section
• Lyrical French Romantic character
• Ideal for recital and expressive performance
• Hamelle edition
A charming miniature from Gabriel Fauré’s Dolly Suite, Berceuse, Op. 56 No. 1 features graceful melody and warm Romantic color. This New Edition by Tomislav Butorac, published by Ice-land Music, offers an elegant recital piece for violin and piano.
Key Features:
• From the Dolly Suite
• Lyrical and playful character
• Edited by Tomislav Butorac
• Ideal for recital and study
• Ice-land Music edition
