Sacred Nocturnes

Par FAURE GABRIEL. Gabriel Faure 's Nocturnes, nos. 1-8. Gabriel Faure was born in Pamiers (Ariège) on 12 May 1845. Owing to his precocious musical gifts, he was able, at the age of nine, to enter the celebrated Niedermeyer School, founded in Paris to train organists and choirmasters. For about ten years he received instruction of great quality, centred mainly on the study of sacred music and the great classic masterpieces, into which he was initiated notably by Camille Saint-Saë ns, his Piano teacher. As soon as he left the school, Faure began a brilliant career as an organist. In 1896 he succeededTheodore Dubois as an organist at the Church of the Madeleine in Paris, and was appointed professor of composition at the Conservatory, where his pupils included Ravel, Koechlin, Enesco and Schmitt. Meanwhile, he had met Liszt in Weimar and had been initiated into Wagner's art, which, however, never really influenced him. Appointed director of the Conservatory in 1905 after Theodore Dubois' resignation, a member of the French Institute and music critic, Faure spent his last years in solitude, suffering from an irreversible deafness that obliged him to resign from the Conservatory in 1920. He died in Paris on 4 th November 1924. The music of this sometimes misunderstood composer who wrote in nearly all genres (except Organ music) is of great refinement. An enemy of bombast, Faure put his elegant counterpoint, a highly individual harmonic style, unpredictable turns of phrase, and the secret of an unusual musical sensitivity at the service of music that is both varied and of very high quality./ Répertoire / Piano

The most popular collection of classical Piano music ever published. This authoritative volume contains over 140 selections, covering all fields of Classic, Romantic, Modern, Light, Sacred and Operatic music. / Rép International / Recueil / Piano

Uses: Christmas Eve Christmas ConcertScripture: Luke 2:1-14This serenely beautiful Christmas tableau is adroitly composed with sensitivity to choirs of all levels of accomplishment. Filled with impressions of delicatebeauty this remarkable melody floats like a whispered prayer above an expressive piano part. This sacred nocturne is perfect for Christmas Eve service or seasonal concert presentations.

For two solo voices (tenor and baritone) and mixed chorus interspersed with hymns to be sung by the congregation. This work depicts the last few days of the Saviour's life. The rejoicing of the multitude with hosannas and palms the view of Jersusalem from the steep of Olivet and the lament over the city the dispersal of the money changers in the Temple and the sad nocturnal walk on the Mount of Olivet are all portrayed in the First Part. Part Two opens with the Last Supper at which Jesus washed His disciples' feet and commanded them to love one another. Then follows the agonizing prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane the sudden appearance of the hostile crowd theabandonment of Jesus by His deciples His utter loneliness among ruthless enemies the turmoil before Pilate when Barabbas is released the tragedy of the Cross and the triumph of Calvary.

This collection for the sanctuary pianist is a reflective gathering of beloved hymn tunes arranged with profound sensitivity. Each measure reaches out to the heart of the listener with pianistic poetry of the highest order.Appropriate for communion memorial services or general use these sacred evergreens are well paced and filled with colorful harmonies and impressionistic effects. Moderate in difficulty pianists of all levels will embrace thegentle spirit of these lovely offerings. Includes: Reflections ? How Can I Keep from Singing ? Jesus Lover of My Soul ? The King of Love My Shepherd Is ? Thee We Adore O Hidden Savior ? Jesus Loves Me? What Wondrous Love Is This? ? Nocturne on a Silesian Folk Tune ? O the Deep Deep Love of Jesus ? There Is a Balm in Gilead.

Matching folio containing 13 original compositions plus four of David's popular arrangements including Nights In White Satin and Beloved.