Élégie (Fauré)

Gabriel Fauré's Élégie pour violoncelle et orchestre, Op. 24 (Elegy for cello and orchestra, opus 24) was written in 1880. The piece features a sad and somber opening and climaxes with an intense, fast-paced section that symbolizes the despair of love. The piece, which is in ABA format, was originally conceived as part of an unfinished cello sonata. The Élégie was dedicated by Fauré to Jules Loeb, who died in 1883. Originally for cello and piano, the piece was orchestrated by Fauré in 1890 at the request of conductor Edouard Colonne.

The work requires two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, four horns and strings to accompany the cellist ( [http://www.chesternovello.com/composer/469/worklist/print.html] ).

External links

* [http://cellojourney.com/?p=50 Performance with cello and piano]