Gabriel Fauré
French composer and pianist
Born
May 12th, 1845
180 years ago
Died
November 4th, 1924
100 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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A notable figure in French music, contributions include compositions that blend classical forms with French sensibility. Served as director of theParis Conservatoire, influencing future generations of musicians. His music exhibits smooth melodies and innovative harmonic structures, prominent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Composed 'Requiem'
Wrote 'Pelléas et Mélisande' incidental music
Created 'Masques et Bergamasques'
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