Henle Verlag Faure Gabriel - Elegie Op. 24 - Violoncelle et Piano
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Summary of This Score
After the success of his first violin sonata (HN 980), it was natural for Fauré to continue composing chamber music works. In 1880, he composed a small piece for cello and piano that was intended to become the slow movement of a sonata. Fauré abandoned his sonata project and instead published the piece under the title "Élégie".
This score highlights Fauré's art of singing: a broad and expressive cello line supported by a piano that is both harmonic and narrative. The balance between the two instruments requires attentive listening, a sense of phrasing, and mastery of dynamics to bring out the emotional progression and the typically French color of the writing.
The success was such that Fauré's publisher encouraged him to write new pieces, and conductor Édouard Colonne commissioned the orchestral version of the "Élégie," premiered two years later. As is customary, our Urtext edition includes a cello part with or without markings. This dual option is especially useful for students, teachers, and performers wishing to build their own interpretation while retaining a clear reference.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Gabriel Fauré | Instrumentation | Cello and piano |
| Edition | Urtext | Genre | Classical score (chamber music) |
Questions frequently asked
What instrumentation is used for Fauré's Élégie op. 24 in the Henle edition?
This Urtext edition is written for cello and piano.
Does the cello part include performance directions?
Two versions of the cello part are offered: with or without performance indications. This presentation preserves an editorial reference while allowing interpretative freedom.
Is this score suitable for working with a cello teacher?
The dual cello parts, with or without indications, are noted as especially useful for students and teachers. This allows work based on the Urtext edition while developing a personal interpretation.
From which period does Gabriel Fauré's Élégie op. 24 date?
Composed in 1880, this piece for cello and piano was originally intended as the slow movement of a sonata. Since the sonata project was abandoned, the work was published under the title "Élégie." Two years later, an orchestral version was premiered at the request of Édouard Colonne.
What is the musical character of Élégie op. 24?
The writing highlights a broad and expressive cello line, supported by a harmonic and narrative piano part. The interpretation requires attention to phrasing, dynamics, and balance between the two instruments.
