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Nocturnes Nos. 7-13 (Dowling ed.): Conductor Score & Parts

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Nocturnes Nos. 7-13 (Dowling ed.): Conductor Score & Parts

Nocturnes Nos. 7-13 (Dowling ed.): Conductor Score & Parts

By Gabriel-Urbain Faure / arr. Richard Dowling

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Series: Master Keyboard Series - LudwigMasters
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
UPC: 660355096136
SKU: 36-M381791
Instrumentation: Solo Piano

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About the Composer: Gabriel-Urbain Faure

Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) stands among the most refined voices in French Romantic music. His harmonic language and melodic sensibility shaped an entire generation of composers, and his mastery of form allowed him to work across every genre from intimate songs to large-scale choral works with equal conviction.

Why we love this

Fauré's nocturnes represent a pinnacle of solo piano writing that demands both technical fluency and deep interpretive maturity. These middle-period works balance structural sophistication with an intimate lyricism that rewards focused practice and reveal new harmonic and textural details with each performance.

What to expect

Fauré's nocturnes inhabit a twilight world of subtle emotion and refined beauty. Each piece unfolds with quiet dignity, moving through delicate harmonic shifts and transparent textures that feel both intimate and deeply expressive without ever becoming dramatic.

Who it's for

This edition serves intermediate to advanced pianists and serious students preparing for recital programs or music school auditions. Teachers of advanced repertoire will find the Dowling editing a valuable resource for guiding students through Fauré's harmonic language and formal structures.

How to get the most out of it

  • Cultivate independence between the hands; Fauré's accompaniment figures demand clarity and rhythmic precision without overwhelming the singing melody line.
  • Shape long musical phrases by observing the harmonic progression rather than relying on dynamic markings alone; let the subtle shifts in harmony guide your phrasing.
  • Attend to pedal changes carefully, particularly through key areas and modulations, to maintain harmonic color without blurring the counterpoint.
  • Experiment with tempo flexibility within each nocturne to honor the work's lyrical nature, allowing breathing room for the most expressive moments.

How to use it

These nocturnes work beautifully as a recital group or as individually selected program items in contests and performance assessments. A single nocturne from this set can anchor a program exploring 19th-century French piano literature or serve as a thoughtful complement to Baroque or contemporary works.

Skills your students will build

  • French Romantic harmonic language and voice leading
  • Long-line phrasing and structural awareness across larger forms
  • Pedal technique for maintaining clarity in dense textures
  • Interpretive independence and expressive decision-making
  • Sight-reading and learning efficiency with non-standard harmonic progressions

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