Episode 3
The composer turns 40, discovers Verlaine, overcomes depression and starts an affair. With two major song-cycles of Faure's middle years, La bonne chanson and La chanson d'Eve.
Donald Macleod continues his exploration of Fauré through his songs and chamber music, as the composer turns 40, discovers Verlaine, overcomes depression and starts an affair. Today’s programme includes two major song-cycles of Fauré’s middle years, La bonne chanson and La chanson d’Ève.
Spleen Op 51 no 3
Janet Baker (mezzo), Geoffrey Parsons (Piano)
Hyperion CDA66320
T25
La Bonne chanson op 61 (1892-4)
Christopher Maltman (Baritone), Graham Johnson (piano)
Hyperion CDA67335
T21-29
Sicilienne for cello and piano Op78 1893-8
Steven Isserlis (Violin Cello), Pascal Devoyon (piano)
RCA Victor Red Seal 08026 680492
T8
La Chanson d’Ève, op 95
Janet Baker (mezzo), Geoffrey Parsons (Piano)
Hyperion CDA66320
T15
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