Gabriel Fauré was the foremost French composer of his generation, and his musical style influenced many 20th century composers. His harmonic and melodic language affected how harmony was later taught. Fauré was appointed Professor of Composition at the Paris Conservatoire in 1896. It was there that he composed Morceau de Concours - originally written as a sight-reading piece for the competition. This brief piece is a mere arabesque dutifully spun out in scales, arpeggios, grace notes, and mordents, all played over a spare piano accompaniment. Kristin Paxinos
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Gabriel Fauré
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Morceau de Concours GabrielFauré
Gabriel Fauré was the foremost French composer of his generation, and his musical style influenced many 20th century composers. His harmonic and melodic language affected how harmony was later taught. Fauré was appointed Professor of Composition at the Paris Conservatoire in 1896. It was there that he composed Morceau de Concours - originally written as a sight-reading piece for the competition. This brief piece is a mere arabesque dutifully spun out in scales, arpeggios, grace notes, and mordents, all played over a spare piano accompaniment. Kristin Paxinos
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