Gabriel Fauré's teaching method, which he applied to students like Maurice Ravel and George Enescu, emphasized not stifling their creativity and was rooted in the traditions of Bach, Handel, and 16th-century polyphonists.
Performer Biography
Mara Dobresco, another pianist on this album, is a Franco-Romanian artist praised for her temperament and elegant phrasing, with critics comparing her to Martha Argerich or Claudio Arrau.
Composer Biography
Gabriel Fauré, a composer well-recognized in musical circles, became a professor at the Paris Conservatoire in 1896 at age 52, after his applications for other prestigious positions had failed.
Performer Biography
Gaëtane Prouvost, the violinist on this album, received the Diapason d'Or for her recording of Prokofiev's two sonatas and has been praised by Zino Francescatti for her remarkable technique and ability to move audiences.
Performer Biography
Dana Ciocarlie, one of the pianists, was a finalist for the Victoires de la Musique Classique in 2018 for her complete recording of Robert Schumann's solo piano works, which received numerous awards.
Album & Artwork
This album aims to highlight Gabriel Fauré's influence as a pedagogue, featuring one of his later works alongside compositions by his famous students: Ravel, Boulanger, and Enesco.
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