Fauré: Pavane, Op. 50 (Version for Piano)
Composer: Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) Editor: Jean-Pierre Bartoli Arranger: Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) Instrumentation (this edition): Piano Originally for: Orchestra Work: Pavane, Op. 50 Binding: ISMN: 9790006575381 Size: 9.6 x 12.2 inches Pages: 8 Urtext / Critical Edition Description Fauré's "Pavane" was composed for orchestra in 1887, followed by a version for chorus and orchestra in that same year. Three decades later Serge Diaghilev had it choreographed for his Ballets russes – a sign of its great popularity. "Pavane" exudes the spirit of Paris's fêtes galantes at the turn of the century. A version for solo piano appeared in 1889; it was most likely prepared by Fauré himself, who performed it several times and even recorded it for player piano.