Pavane, Op50 and Sicilienne, Op78
Composed by Gabriel Fauré
Arranged for Flute and Piano by Heinz Stolba
Published by Universal Edition
Includes piano score and flute part
As if it had been the composer’s original intention, Gabriel Fauré’s two works are presented together in this arrangement for flute and piano.
The Pavane Op.50 was written in 1887 for orchestra and choir ad libitum, while the Sicilienne, Op.78, was for cello and piano dating from 1893. This piece however was soon integrated into Fauré’s Pelleas et Melisande Suite Op.80. In both compositions, Fauré uses the flute as a main melodic instrument. The flute is used in its mysterious and evocative low register, and arranger Heinz Stolba retains the original keys to maintain the original character of the music. In the melody, which contrasts with subtly nuanced harmony, the flute is featured in a cantabile melody of grace. Dynamic shadings help inspire an expressive interpretation.
