Composer of the Week - Gabriel Faure - Episode 3

Donald Macleod continues his exploration of Fauré through his songs and chamber music, as the composer turns 40, discovers Verlaine, overcomes depression and starts an affair. Today’s programme includes two major song-cycles of Fauré’s middle years, La bonne chanson and La chanson d’Ève. Spleen Op 51 no 3 Janet Baker (mezzo), Geoffrey Parsons (Piano) Hyperion CDA66320 T25 La Bonne chanson op 61 (1892-4) Christopher Maltman (Baritone), Graham Johnson (piano) Hyperion CDA67335 T21-29 Sicilienne for cello and piano Op78 1893-8 Steven Isserlis (Violin Cello), Pascal Devoyon (piano) RCA Victor Red Seal 08026 680492 T8 La Chanson d’Ève, op 95 Janet Baker (mezzo), Geoffrey Parsons (Piano) Hyperion CDA66320 T15