
French composer, organist, pianist and teacher (1845–1924)
1845 — 1924
Quick Facts
Profession
French composer, organist, pianist and teacher (1845–1924)
Born
May 12, 1845
Died
1924 (age ~79)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
composer, teacher, chapelmaster
1845
Born in Pamiers (1845-05-12)
1876
Positionchapelmaster
1890
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
1903
AwardOfficer of the Legion of Honour
1905
Positiondirector (1905–1920)
1910
AwardCommander of the Legion of Honour
About
Gabriel Urbain Fauré was a French composer, organist, pianist and teacher. He was one of the foremost French composers of his generation, and his musical style influenced many 20th-century composers. Among his best-known works are his Pavane, Requiem, Sicilienne, nocturnes for piano and the songs "Après un rêve" and "Clair de lune". Although his best-known and most accessible compositions are generally his earlier ones, Fauré composed many of his most highly regarded works in his later years, in a more harmonically and melodically complex style.
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Gabriel Urbain Fauré was a French composer, organist, pianist and teacher. He was one of the foremost French composers of his generation, and his musical style influenced many 20th-century composers. Among his best-known works are his Pavane, Requiem, Sicilienne, nocturnes for piano and the songs "A
The name Gabriel means "male given name (גַּבְרִיאֵל)". It is of Portuguese origin.
Gabriel Fauré was born on May 12, 1845.
Gabriel Fauré died in 1924, at approximately 79 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (גַּבְרִיאֵל)
The name Gabriel is of Portuguese origin, meaning "male given name (גַּבְרִיאֵל)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gabriel — May 12, 1845
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
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Guestbook
I use your work to teach. Pure genius, every note.
— a music teacher
Legend.
— anon
Actions
1920
AwardGrand Officer of the Legion of Honour
1923
AwardGrand Cross of the Legion of Honour
1924
Died in Paris