One of the things that really sets Gabriel Fauré apart is the singing style of his music. He was an exceptional and prolific composer of song so it's no wonder that we hear that singing quality even in his instrumental works. Fauré's "Morceau de Concours" is an incredibly special tiny gem. Don't be fooled by the title. Though he wrote it as a sight-reading examination piece for students at the Paris Conservatory, it is a poetic lullaby. -A musical balm for this most dark time of year.
MUSIC:
Georg Philip Telemann, Fantaisie No. 12, performed by Karen Kevra
Gabriel Fauré, Sicilienne, Op. 78, performed by Karen Kevra
Frédéric Chopin, Waltz in E flat major, performed by Jeffrey Chappell
George Gershwin, Rhapsody in Blue, performed by George Gershwin, piano with Paul Whiteman and the Paul Whiteman Orchestra (Recorded June 10, 1924)
Gabriel Fauré, Violin Sonata no.1, op. 13, Allegro molto, performed by Arthur Grumiaux, violin, and Paul Crossley, piano
Gabriel Fauré, Piano Trio No. 1, Allegro molto moderato, performed by Marguerite Long, piano, Jean Pasquier, violin, Pierre Pasquier, viola, Etienne Pasquier, cello
Gabriel Fauré, Piano Trio No. 1, Scherzo: allegro vivo, performed by Marguerite Long, piano, Jean Pasquier, violin, Pierre Pasquier, viola, Etienne Pasquier, cello
Adjutant's Call/French Foreign Legion March, US Marine Band
Gabriel Fauré, Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11, performed bythe Cambridge Singers, Cambridge Singers, City of London Sinfonia
Gabriel Fauré, Morceau de Concours, performed by Karen Kevra