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FAURE, G.: Piano Quintets (Ortiz, Fine Arts Quartet) |
Gabriel Fauré’s chamber works, long overshadowed by his popular Requiem (Naxos
8.550765), are regaining their rightful place, as the success of his Violin Sonatas (8.550906) and
Cello Sonatas (8.557889) attests. Dubbed the ‘Master of Charm’ by Debussy, Fauré responded
to the quasi-orchestral opportunities offered by the piano quintet with two gorgeous works
whose frequent economy of means belies the wealth of his inventiveness, the subtlety of his
burgeoning counterpoint and the sheer beauty of his melodic and harmonic inspiration.
Debussy’s back-handed remark short-changes the value of a true master composer.
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Faure, Gabriel

Piano Quintet No. 1 in D minor, Op. 89
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I. Molto moderato
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III. Allegretto moderato
00:08:38
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Piano Quintet No. 2 in C minor, Op. 115
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I. Allegro moderato
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II. Allegro vivo
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III. Andante moderato
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IV. Allegro molto
00:06:24
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