Piano Quartets Nos. 1 (Op. 15) and 2 (Op. 45), and Piano Quintet No. 1 (Op. 89)

Gabriel Urbain Fauré (1845-1924): Piano Quartet No.1 in C Minor, Op. 15. Piano Quartet No.2 in G Minor, Op. 45. Piano Quintet No.1 in D Minor, Op. 89. = Tríos de cuerda con piano números 1 y 2, opus 15 y 45 respectivamente; cuarteto de cuerdas con piano nº 1, opus 89.

While Faure wrote a relatively small number of chamber music compositions, they ave achieved great popularity and are generally considered among his finest works. This attractive, inexpensive volume contains three of his best, most mature compositions in the genre, including the "lost" first quintet, considered one of the masterpieces of the literature.

Reproduced from authoritative editions, this volume of major chamber works will be welcomed by musicians and music students, chamber music lovers and the ever-increasing number of admirers who relish the clarity, elegance and exquisite refinement of Faure's music.

Unabridged Dover (1995) republication of three scores published separately: 1er Quatuor en ut Mineur pour Piano, Violon, Alto et Violoncelle, Op.15; 2me Quatuor en sol Mineur pour Piano, Violon, Alto et Violoncelle, Op. 45, by J. Hamelle, Editeur, Paris, n.d.; and Piano Quintet in D minor [Quintette en Re mineur pour Piano, Deux Violons, Alto et Violoncelle], Opus 89, by G. Schirmer, Inc., New York, 1907.

CONTENIDO:

- Piano Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 15
For piano, violin, viola and cello (1876-9; finale revised 1883)
I.- Allegro molto moderato
II.- Scherzo: Allegro vivo
III.- Adagio 4
IV.- Allegro molto

- Piano Quartet No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 45
For piano, violin, viola and cello (ca.1885-6)
I.- Allegro molto moderato
II.- [Scherzo] Allegro molto
III.- Adagio non troppo
IV.- Allegro molto

- Piano Quintet No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 89
For piano, two violins, viola and cello (before 1906)
I.- Molto moderato
II.- Adagio
III.- Allegretto moderato