by William Sharp | Apr 21, 2020 | Song of the Day
Imagine a world without the songs of Gabriel Fauré if you can. I can’t. He published mélodies over the course of 60 years, and leading up to the twentieth century, they became miracles of austere but sensuous beauty. They seem made for older people to understand. I...
by nyfos | Jul 17, 2019 | Song of the Day
Elly Ameling and Dalton Baldwin perform this sweet mélodie by Gabriel Fauré with text by Leconte de Lisle. A cool breeze of a song on a hot...
by Nicole Dalé Halton | Jul 11, 2018 | Song of the Day
While this song does not specifically mention summer, I think it beautifully captures the languid blissfulness of a warm summer evening spent in the best possible company. Here is Gérand Souzay to paint this beautiful picture for us “Au bord de...
by Tobias Greenhalgh | May 3, 2018 | Song of the Day
There are some artists that just embody perfection when at their best. Cecilia Bartoli seems to be able to turn anything she touches to gold. She has superhuman control of her voice, especially in her stratospheric coloratura and hushed pianissimi. In this recording...
by Susan Botti | Feb 3, 2016 | Song of the Day
Les Roses d’Ispahan (Gabriel Fauré/Leconte de Lisle) (1884) The vast array of amazing art songs could fill years of “songs-of-the day”… the French chansons have a special place in my heart. In particular, j’adore the music of Gabriel Fauré. It is sumptuous but...
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