{"product_id":"faure-fantasy-op-79-for-flute-and-piano-peters","title":"Faure- Fantasy Op.79 for Flute and Piano (Peters)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFaure- Fantasy Op.79 for Flute and Piano (Peters)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposer: Gabriel Fauré\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEditor: Klaus Burmeister\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlute part and piano score\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Edition Peters\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGabriel Fauré’s Fantaisie, Op. 79 is one of the best-loved works in the flute repertoire, combining lyrical elegance with brilliant virtuosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComposed in 1898 for the annual flute competition at the Paris Conservatoire, the work was dedicated to the celebrated flautist and teacher Paul Taffanel. It is written in two connected sections: a graceful Andantino, characterised by long, expressive melodic lines, followed by a lively Allegro that demands agility, clarity of articulation and confident technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between the opening’s refined lyricism and the sparkling energy of the second section makes Fantaisie both an effective recital work and an excellent study in tone, phrasing, breath control and technical fluency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Gabriel Fauré\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGabriel Fauré (1845–1924) was a French composer, organist, pianist and teacher, and one of the most influential figures in French music at the turn of the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis musical language is admired for its refined harmony, elegant melodic writing and subtle expressive character. Although rooted in the Romantic tradition, Fauré developed a highly individual style that helped shape the development of later French composers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis output includes songs, chamber music, piano works, sacred music and orchestral compositions, with particularly celebrated works including the Requiem, Pavane, the violin sonatas and numerous mélodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFauré also played an important role in French musical education. He became Director of the Paris Conservatoire in 1905, where his reforms had a lasting influence on the institution. His Fantaisie, Op. 79 remains one of his most important contributions to the flute repertoire and continues to be widely performed by advanced students and professional players.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"All Flutes Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60665109709134,"sku":"EP9890","price":12.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/5335\/7646\/files\/ep9890_0.jpg?v=1788534865","url":"https:\/\/www.allflutesplus.com\/products\/faure-fantasy-op-79-for-flute-and-piano-peters","provider":"All Flutes Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}