Gabriel Fauré

Gabriel Fauré (1845–1924) was a composer, organist and teacher from Pamiers, best known for his Requiem and his Pavane. Melody you can play here: Pavane (Fauré).

His Pavane (1887) was written for orchestra with an optional choir and is one of his most popular works. He later directed the Paris Conservatoire, and Maurice Ravel was among his students.

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