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Gabriel Fauré was listed as a university teacher, composer and organist. Gabriel Fauré was born in Pamiers, Ariège, France on May 12, 1845. Death is recorded on November 4, 1924, at the age of 79. Recorded honors include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour (1923), Knight of the Legion of Honour (1890), Officer of the Legion of Honour (1903) and 2 more. Credited works include Requiem, Élégie and Piano Quintet No. 2.
My Take
Fauré is one of those composers I return to when I want music that consoles rather than overwhelms. His Requiem is unlike any other: instead of dread and judgment, it offers something closer to a peaceful falling asleep. There is a refined restraint in everything he wrote, from the aching Élégie to the noble Second Piano Quintet, that I find deeply moving. Climbing through every grade of the Legion of Honour, he was a giant who never raised his voice. His quiet influence on twentieth-century music is enormous, and his sense of understated beauty feels timeless.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gabriel Fauré
- Name (Japanese)
- ガブリエル・フォーレ
- Reading
- がぶりえる・ふぉーれ
- Born
- May 12, 1845 – November 4, 1924
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Snake
- Origin
- Pamiers, Ariège, France
- Occupation
- university teacher / composer / organist / musicologist / music educator
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1923 Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
- 1890 Knight of the Legion of Honour
- 1903 Officer of the Legion of Honour
- 1910 Commander of the Legion of Honour
- 1920 Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Requiem | — | |
| Notable work | Élégie | — | |
| Notable work | Piano Quintet No. 2 | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Gabriel Fauré born?
Born May 12, 1845.
When did Gabriel Fauré die?
Died November 4, 1924, aged 79.
Where was Gabriel Fauré from?
Gabriel Fauré was from Pamiers, Ariège, France.
What did Gabriel Fauré do?
Gabriel Fauré worked as university teacher, composer, organist, musicologist, music educator.
What was Gabriel Fauré known for?
Notable works include Requiem, Élégie, Piano Quintet No. 2.
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