Elegie, Opus 24: Cello Book

Name: Elegie, Opus 24: Cello Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-K03485
Price: 7.95 USD
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By Gabriel Fauré

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A Cello solo with Piano Accompaniment composed by Gabriel Fauré.

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Series: Kalmus Edition

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 12

ISBN10: 0-7692-9504-5

ISBN13: 978-0-7692-9504-6

UPC: 654979014676

SKU: 00-K03485

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About the Composer: Gabriel Fauré

Gabriel Fauré (1845–1924) shaped French music as a composer, organist, and teacher whose works bridged Romanticism and early modernism. His gift for lyrical melody and harmonic refinement made him a central figure in French salon culture, and his influence extended through generations of students at the Paris Conservatoire, where he served as director from 1905 until his death.

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Why we love this

Fauré's Élégie stands apart from typical cello repertoire because it demands both technical command and emotional restraint. The piece rewards cellists who can shape long melodic lines with transparency and control, making it ideal for advancing students ready to compete or perform at high levels without relying on virtuosic showmanship alone.

What to expect

Fauré's Élégie unfolds like a private meditation, its melancholy deepened by the piano's rich harmonic context. The piece moves between moments of gentle contemplation and subtle emotional intensity, inviting the cellist to inhabit a world of refined restraint rather than dramatic display.

Who it's for

This work suits advanced high school cellists and college students preparing for competitions, festivals, or recitals. Performers should have solid intonation, mature vibrato control, and the musical maturity to sustain a lyrical narrative over the piece's twelve pages.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening melody with a warm, singing tone; Fauré's phrasing assumes the cello can sustain musical line as expressively as a human voice.
Balance against the piano accompaniment carefully during the lyrical sections, allowing the harmonic foundation to support without overwhelming the solo voice.
Observe all dynamic markings with precision; the subtle shifts in color and volume are essential to conveying the piece's introspective character.

How to use it

This work functions beautifully as a centerpiece on a recital program, where it can anchor a group of shorter French salon pieces or provide elegant contrast to more virtuosic repertoire. Its impressionistic palette also pairs well on chamber or concerto competition programs seeking mature artistic choices.