Classical Music Datebook: May 12.
Gabriel Urbain Fauré (12 May 1845 - 4 November 1924), was born in Pamiers. He was a French composer, organist, pianist and teacher.
One of the foremost French composers of his day, his musical style influenced many 20th century composers. Among his best-known works are his Nocturnes for piano, the songs "Après un rêve" and "Clare de lune." He studied with Saint-Saens. His own pupils included Maurice Ravel, Enesco, and Nadia Boulanger.
His musical style influenced many 20th century composers. His harmonic and melodic language affected how harmony was later taught. Here's Faure Requiem Op.48 / Durufle Requiem Op.9 Gabriel Fauré (Composer), Robert Shaw (Conductor), Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Chorus (Orchestra), Judith Blegen (Soprano), James Morris (Baritone) | Format: Audio CD. Accesed May 12, 2015. Sheku Kaneh-Mason plays Fauré: Après un rêve for cello & piano. Accessed Mary 12, 2018.)
Jules Massenet (May 12, 1842 - August 13, 1912), French opera composer and teacher, is born in Montaud.
His two most frequently staged operas are Manon and Werther. He also composed oratorios, ballets, orchestral works, incidental music, piano pieces, songs and other music. He is best-known for his opera Thais, with that poignant and heartwarming "Meditation de Thais." French composer of the Romantic era, his compositions were very popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and he was one of the greatest melodists of his time.
Apart from his best known operas, Manon and Werther, his works were rarely performed, however since the mid-1970 his operas such as Thais, have been revived. Like many prominent French composers of the period, Massenet became a professor at the Conservatoire. He taught composition there from 1878 until 1896, when he resigned after the death of the director, Ambroise Thomas. Among his students were Gustave Charpentier, Ernest Chausson, Reynaldo Hahn and Gabriel Pierné. (Antonio Pappano introduces the music of Werther (The Royal Opera). Accessed May 12, 2018. The great Luciano Pavarotti singing Massenet's Pourquoi Me Reveiller. From the 1986 25th anniversary concert at M.S.G. with Emerson Buckley conducting. Uploaded by uncjim. Accessed May12, 2019.)
Photo Credit:
Images of Faure and Massenet are both in Public Domain.
(c) May 2016. Updated May 12, 2020. Tel. Inspired Pen Web All rights reserved.
French composers Gabriel Fauré and Jules Massenet share the same birthday.
Gabriel Urbain Fauré (12 May 1845 - 4 November 1924), was born in Pamiers. He was a French composer, organist, pianist and teacher.One of the foremost French composers of his day, his musical style influenced many 20th century composers. Among his best-known works are his Nocturnes for piano, the songs "Après un rêve" and "Clare de lune." He studied with Saint-Saens. His own pupils included Maurice Ravel, Enesco, and Nadia Boulanger.
His musical style influenced many 20th century composers. His harmonic and melodic language affected how harmony was later taught. Here's Faure Requiem Op.48 / Durufle Requiem Op.9 Gabriel Fauré (Composer), Robert Shaw (Conductor), Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Chorus (Orchestra), Judith Blegen (Soprano), James Morris (Baritone) | Format: Audio CD. Accesed May 12, 2015. Sheku Kaneh-Mason plays Fauré: Après un rêve for cello & piano. Accessed Mary 12, 2018.)
Jules Massenet (May 12, 1842 - August 13, 1912), French opera composer and teacher, is born in Montaud.His two most frequently staged operas are Manon and Werther. He also composed oratorios, ballets, orchestral works, incidental music, piano pieces, songs and other music. He is best-known for his opera Thais, with that poignant and heartwarming "Meditation de Thais." French composer of the Romantic era, his compositions were very popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and he was one of the greatest melodists of his time.
Apart from his best known operas, Manon and Werther, his works were rarely performed, however since the mid-1970 his operas such as Thais, have been revived. Like many prominent French composers of the period, Massenet became a professor at the Conservatoire. He taught composition there from 1878 until 1896, when he resigned after the death of the director, Ambroise Thomas. Among his students were Gustave Charpentier, Ernest Chausson, Reynaldo Hahn and Gabriel Pierné. (Antonio Pappano introduces the music of Werther (The Royal Opera). Accessed May 12, 2018. The great Luciano Pavarotti singing Massenet's Pourquoi Me Reveiller. From the 1986 25th anniversary concert at M.S.G. with Emerson Buckley conducting. Uploaded by uncjim. Accessed May12, 2019.)
Photo Credit:
Images of Faure and Massenet are both in Public Domain.
(c) May 2016. Updated May 12, 2020. Tel. Inspired Pen Web All rights reserved.
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