Edition Peters Faure G. - Pavane Op. 50 - Piano
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Summary of This Score
This score offers a piano transcription of Gabriel Fauré's famous Pavane, composed in the summer of 1887. Originally conceived as a purely orchestral piece for a series of Parisian concerts conducted by Jules Danubé, the work was ultimately not performed there, before achieving lasting success and circulating widely in various forms: orchestral or piano, with or without voice.
The main interest of this edition lies in its approach: Fauré himself made a piano transcription of the Pavane, but he subsequently revised his orchestral score. Roy Howat here offers a new transcription that seeks to remain faithful to the spirit of Fauré's arrangement, while incorporating what his later revisions reveal about his musical intention.
The preface, particularly interesting for pianists, cites the testimony of Sir Adrian Boult (in letters addressed to Robert Orledge, concerning meetings with Fauré in 1906 and 1908 in London). Boult recalls that Fauré preferred a noticeably more flowing tempo than some current interpretations, which can sometimes be too heavy. This perspective helps to recover the stage character suggested by the work: a light, spirited dance, more oriented towards momentum and clarity than excessive sentimentality.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Gabriel Fauré | Instrumentation | Piano |
| Arrangers | Wendy Hiscocks, Roy Howat | Genre | Classical score |
Questions frequently asked
Is Pavane op. 50 arranged for solo piano?
The indicated instrumentation is piano, in a transcription of Gabriel Fauré's Pavane op. 50.
Which version of Pavane is offered in this edition?
The edition presents a new transcription made by Roy Howat. It seeks to preserve the spirit of Fauré's piano arrangement.
Does the transcription take into account Fauré's revisions?
The score incorporates insights from the later revisions Fauré made to his orchestral version. Roy Howat's approach is based on these revisions. The writing aims to reflect the musical intent revealed by these modifications.
Does this score provide tempo indications for the Pavane?
The preface mentions Sir Adrian Boult's testimony regarding meetings with Fauré in London in 1906 and 1908. It indicates that the composer preferred a tempo somewhat more flowing than some current interpretations.
Who are the composer and arrangers of the Edition Peters Fauré G. - Pavane Op. 50 - Piano?
The credited composer is Gabriel Fauré. The listed arrangers are Wendy Hiscocks and Roy Howat.
