ADA, Okla. 鈥� East Central University brings The Music of Gabriel Faur茅 to campus with the 100 Year Anniversary Concert, Monday, Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ataloa Theatre, located inside the Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center.
This event is free and open to the public.
Gabriel Faur茅 (1845-1924) was a prominent French composer at the turn of the 20th century. He is most famous for his many beautiful songs, which are an important part of the repertoire for classical singers. However, he also composed many instrumental works, including many famous works for piano. Stradling two different historical eras 鈥� the Romanticism of the 19th Century and the Modernism of the 20th 鈥� his works possess the best qualities of both.
According to Brittanica, 鈥淥ne of the most striking features of his style was his fondness for daring harmoni[es] 鈥� carried out with supreme elegance and a deceptive air of simplicity.鈥�
His works possess a graceful melodic flow which is only enhanced by the use of high-quality poetry, and has earned him a place alongside the many great composers of past centuries.
鈥淭his is a concert of art song and instrumental music by French composer G. Faur茅 performed by 成人B站 faculty and students,鈥� said Dr. Melody Baggech, professor of music. 鈥淐ome hear this beautiful music!鈥�
For more information, email Baggech at mbaggech@ecok.edu.