Gabriel Fauré Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

SicilianoGabriel Fauré29rank/position

Sicilienne by Fauré, flute solo

This piece by Gabriel Fauré is ideal as a flute étude.

It features graceful, refined melodies and has a character that’s approachable even for beginners.

Composed in 1893, it was influenced by the folk music of Sicily and is notable for its relaxed 6/8 rhythm.

Practice carefully to observe the dotted-eighth and sixteenth note values.

The range is also wide, so work diligently to produce a solid tone and gradually expand your range.

Although it was originally written for cello and piano, its beauty has made it a popular choice for flute as well.

Once you can play this, it will showcase not only your ability in popular music but also your solid command of classical repertoire.

Siciliano, Op. 78Gabriel Fauré30rank/position

Faure : Sicilienne G-moll Op.78

Gabriel Fauré, a great French composer known for his mastery of Romantic music.

Like Debussy, he was often labeled as a composer of “salon music,” but that by no means implies he was inferior as a classical composer.

I believe his appeal lies in a musicality that resonates across eras.

His Sicilienne is a work that fully showcases Fauré’s charm.

It is extremely famous, so almost everyone has heard it at least once.

The introduction in particular is striking: while centered on short notes, it carries a distinctive atmosphere that never becomes overly dark.

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Elegy for Cello and PianoGabriel Fauré31rank/position

Gabriel Fauré – Op.24, Élégie (Gaisford, Melgar)

A piece well known from the drama “Aibou.” It opens with a quiet, sorrow-laden melody; in the middle a beautiful, gentle theme appears but vanishes in an instant, and then the mournful melody resounds with weight once more—a true gem.

The composer, Fauré, is said to have loved the cello throughout his life.

Elegy for Cello and OrchestraGabriel Fauré32rank/position

Harriet Krijgh – Fauré Elegie

Elegy in C minor, Op.

24, for Cello and Orchestra.

The performance features Dutch-born cellist Harriet Krijgh with the State Philharmonic Orchestra of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, conducted by Spain’s Gustavo Gimeno.

Cello Sonata No. 1, Op. 109Gabriel Fauré33rank/position

Gabriel Fauré: Cello Sonata No.1 Op.109 (1917)

Composed in 1917, the Cello Sonata No.

1 is a masterpiece that encapsulates the mature musical language of Fauré’s late years.

Woven with both the anxieties and hopes of World War I, it was created even as Fauré struggled with his deteriorating hearing.

In three movements, it moves from intense emotion to serene lyricism and finally to a brighter atmosphere, as if reflecting the complex feelings of life during wartime.

The beautiful melodies and harmonies—where the cello and piano converse and blend naturally—are filled with a uniquely Fauréan allure.

Combining profound introspection with high artistry, it is recommended not only for classical music enthusiasts but also for those seeking quiet contemplation.

Cello Sonata No. 2, Op. 117Gabriel Fauré34rank/position

Indira Grier and Francis Grier play Faure Cello sonata no 2

Cello Sonata No.

2 in G minor, Op.

117 — I.

Allegro; II.

Andante; III.

Allegro vivo.

The second movement is an arrangement of the “Funeral Song,” composed for the centennial memorial ceremony of Napoleon I’s death.

The cello part is performed by Indira Grier.

Fantasy for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 111Gabriel Fauré35rank/position

Fantaisie opus 111 de Gabriel Fauré pour piano et orchestre (1/2)

Fantasy in G major, Op.

111, for Piano and Orchestra.

This work was dedicated to the pianist Alfred Cortot.

The piano is performed by David Abramovitz, with the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra conducted by Salvador Brotons.