Complete Preludes, Impromptus and Valses-Caprices 弗莱前奏曲、即兴趣和荒诞曲全谱

Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) enriched the literature of the piano with freshly melodic,elegantly wrought compositions that embody the aristocratic qualities of the
French tradition. This superbly produced volume brings together in one authorita-
tive playing edition one of the most important segments of his works for piano: all
of his nine Preludes, five Impromptus and four Valses-Caprices.
Each of these distinctive compositions, so often heard today in concert and recital halls around the world and frequently recorded by leading pianists, reveal Faure's lyrical melodic gifts and innovative harmonies and the classical qualities of clarity, balance and serenity characteristic of his work.
Pianists of intermediate and advanced skills will find in these richly varied
compositions--unavailable elsewhere in one volume--a unique opportunity to explore the elegant artistry of one of the most gifted and influential composers of the French school. Music lovers at every level of accomplishment will discover in this well-made yet inexpensive edition a most satisfying way to savor fine music: to
follow phrase by phrase, music in hand, a live or recorded performance.

Preludes, Op.103 (1910-1911; dedicated to Elisabeth de Lallemand)
　No.1 in D-flat Major
　No.2 in C-sharp Minor
　No.3 in G Minor
　No.4 in F Major
　No.5 in D Minor
　No.6 in E-flat Minor
　No.7 in A Major
　No.8 in C Minor
　No.9 in E Minor
lmpromptus
　No.1 in E-flat Major, Op.25 (1881)
　No.2 in F Minor/Major, Op.31 (1883)
　No.3 in A-flat Major, Op.34 (1883)
　No.4 in D-flat Major, Op.91 (1906; dedicated to Madame de Marliave [Marguerite Long])
　No.5 in F-sharp Minor, Op.102 (1909; dedicated to Mademoiselle Cella Delavrancea)
Valses-Caprices
　No.1 in A Major, Op.30 (1883; dedicated to Mademoiselle Alex.Milochewitch)
　No.2 in D-flat Major, Op.38 (1884; dedicated to Madame Andre Messager)
　No.3 in G-flat Major, Op.59 (1893; dedicated to Madame Philippe Dieterlen)
　No.4 in A-flat Major, Op.62 (1894; dedicated to Madame Max Lyon)