Faure - Nocturne No 6 D Flat Major Op 63 Piano Urtext Book

Faure - Nocturne No 6 D Flat Major Op 63 Piano Urtext Book

Gabriel Fauré's 13 Nocturnes are pivotal in his piano repertoire, representing a unique take on the genre that transcends the nocturnal tradition of John Field and Frédéric Chopin. Rather than crafting dreamy nocturnal scenes, Fauré composed these works as iridescent, structured pieces that oscillate between lyrical elegance and passionate drama. The 6th Nocturne, composed during the summer of 1894 at his parents-in-law's home, stands out as the most significant and renowned among them.

This Nocturne, characterised by its striking contrasts in tempo, metre, and harmony, showcases Fauré's exceptional ability to infuse modern piano music with depth and intrigue. As Fauré himself noted in a letter upon its completion, his intention was to offer something "a little interesting" in the realm of modern piano music, which he found exceedingly rare at the time. This publication, a careful urtext edition, provides pianists with a reliable, scholarly resource for engaging with this exquisite piece of the piano literature.