Gabriel Fauré is considered one of the most important innovators in French music between 1870 and 1920.
Compositional Technique
Fauré's Barcarolles, rooted in gondola songs, are characterized by a calmly rocking 6/8 or 12/8 meter.
Critical Reception
Fauré's music has historically faced a sluggish reception; his publisher's wife even used unsold Fauré scores to label marmalade jars.
Composition History
Over forty years separate Fauré's first Barcarolle, composed in 1880, and his last in 1921.
Performer Biography
Michael Endres, the pianist on this album, has an extensive discography of 29 CDs and has won the prestigious Diapason d'or three times.
Composer Biography
Gabriel Fauré, one of France's greatest composers, is buried in Passy, Paris, near Claude Debussy.
Interpretation
Pianist Michael Endres chose to record all 13 Barcarolles because they are among Fauré's least frequently performed works and best illustrate his stylistic development.
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