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One of Fauré's most popular vocal pieces, Après un rêve (After a dream) describes a dream of romantic flight with a lover, away from the earth and 'towards the light'. However, upon awakening, the dreamer longs to return to the 'mysterious night' and the ecstatic falsehood of his dream. Composer: Gabriel Fauré Performer: Ruby Hughes (Soprano) Performer: Julius Drake (Piano) Recording date: 24 January 2012 Date of broadcast: 05 August 2012
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