A groundbreaking Romantic sonata by Gabriel Fauré, the Violin Sonata No. 1 in A major, Op. 13 (1875–76) redefined the genre in French music. Praised by Camille Saint-Saëns, this Henle Urtext edition presents a masterwork of innovation and elegance.
Key Features:
• Landmark French violin sonata
• Innovative harmony and rhythm
• Lyrical yet structurally refined
• Ideal for advanced recital performance
• Henle Urtext edition
Radiant innovation and refined elegance define this landmark chamber masterpiece by Gabriel Fauré. Composed between 1875 and 1876, the Violin Sonata No. 1 in A major, Op. 13 established a new tradition for the violin sonata in French music, blending structural clarity with harmonic daring and lyrical freshness. In a celebrated review, Camille Saint-Saëns praised its “new forms, excellent modulations, unusual tone colours, and unexpected rhythms,” adding that a sense of magic permeates the entire work and elevates Fauré “among the masters.” Passionate yet poised, complex yet transparent, the sonata remains one of the great pillars of the violin and piano repertoire. This distinguished Henle Urtext edition offers performers exceptional clarity and scholarly reliability.
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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
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 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 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
A charming and lyrical favorite by Gabriel Fauré, Sicilienne, Op. 78 combines flowing melody with rich harmonic color. Edited by Wolfgang Birtel with fingering and bowing by Maria Egelhof, this Hamelle edition is ideal for recital and expressive performance.
Key Features:
• Famous Romantic miniature
• Graceful siciliano character
• Includes detailed fingering and bowing
• Ideal for recital and encores
• Hamelle 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
