Gabriel Faure

Posted by Tel Asiado May 12, 2008

Great Thinkers Datebook: May 12.

Gabriel Urbain Fauré (1845 - 1924) is born today May 12, the son of a school director. He was a French composer, teacher, organist and pianist. As a teacher and composer, he influenced many 20th century younger composers for his harmony and melody. He is known for his calm and restraint compositions, in whatever genres they were.

His Requiem Mass, in memory of the departed, is one of the best-loved church music.

Link: Gabriel Fauré's Brief Biography

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