Gabriel Fauré Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Ballade for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 19Gabriel Fauré36rank/position

Fauré: Ballade (for Piano and Orchestra)

Ballade in F-sharp major, Op.

19, for Piano and Orchestra: Part I: Andante cantabile; Part II: Allegro moderato; Part III: Andante.

Performed in three continuous movements.

Piano: Tetsuhiko Yumefuji; Arte Philharmonie conducted by Mizuho Tanaka.

Piano Quintet No. 1, Op. 89Gabriel Fauré37rank/position

Faure Piano Quintet No.1 in D minor – The Schubert Ensemble

Known as one of Fauré’s late masterpieces, this chamber work premiered in 1906.

It is in three movements, characterized by a melancholic atmosphere and inward expression.

The first movement features a gentle, sentimental melody; the second highlights a descending chromatic line that deepens the poignancy.

The final movement concludes with a sense of uplift, blending Fauré’s distinctive serenity with rich, profound harmonies.

Highly recommended for those who wish to savor the emotion and intellect woven into Fauré’s music.

Piano Quintet No. 2, Op. 115Gabriel Fauré38rank/position

Gabriel Fauré : Quintette pour piano et cordes n° 2 en ut mineur op. 115 (extraits)

A late masterpiece by Fauré, a chamber work for piano and string quartet.

Premiered in May 1921 at the Paris Conservatoire by the 76-year-old Fauré, it captivated the audience.

Consisting of four movements, the piece is characterized by a distinctive sense of rhythm with frequent use of hemiola.

The piano and strings intertwine exquisitely, creating a serene and intimate atmosphere.

Fauré’s hallmark gentleness and quiet passion speak deeply to the listener’s heart, making this a true gem.

Highly recommended not only for classical music lovers but also for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in a world of delicate sound.

Piano Quartet No. 1, Op. 15Gabriel Fauré39rank/position

Fauré Piano Quartet no. 1, op. 15. Nelson Goerner, Daishin Kashimoto, Lawrence Power, Antonio Lysy

A chamber work for piano and strings that Fauré composed in his youth.

Written between 1876 and 1879 and revised in 1883, it was premiered in 1880 and received the Chartier Prize in 1885.

Consisting of four movements, it beautifully balances Romantic passion with Fauré’s distinctive, introspective beauty.

Notably, the third movement is said to express the pain of heartbreak following a broken engagement.

Although in a minor key, the overall atmosphere remains positive, and the piece showcases Fauré’s characteristically elegant and refined melodies and harmonies.

Piano Quartet No. 2, Op. 45Gabriel Fauré40rank/position

Faure Piano Quartet #2, Kyoko Takezawa, Paul Neubauer, Carter Brey, Shai Wosner

Piano Quartet No.

2 in G minor, Op.

45: I.

Allegro molto moderato; II.

Allegro molto; III.

Adagio non troppo; IV.

Allegro molto.

Performance by Shai Bossner, piano, and Kyoko Takezawa, violin.

Requiem in D minor, Op. 48Gabriel Fauré41rank/position

Fauré: Requiem (complete) — Conducted by Cluytens / Paris Conservatoire Orchestra

Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem, counted among the three great requiems, omits the Dies irae that is typically included in a requiem mass and therefore does not fully conform to the structure of a liturgical mass.

For this reason it drew criticism, such as the claim that it “does not express the fear of death.” It is said that Fauré himself did not regard death as something sorrowful, but as a release into happiness.

Filled with a tranquility absent from other requiems, this work seems to embody the original meaning of requiem: “rest.”

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Violin Sonata No. 1, Op. 13Gabriel Fauré42rank/position

Fauré Violin Sonata No.1 in A major – Bomsori Kim 김봄소리

Violin Sonata No.

1 is an important early chamber work composed between 1875 and 1876.

Consisting of four movements, it expresses Fauré’s characteristic lyricism and graceful harmony.

At its premiere in Paris in January 1877, it was a great success, with the third-movement Scherzo in particular being called for an encore.

Fauré’s close friend Camille Saint-Saëns praised it as “a masterpiece that embraces new sonorities and forms.” The work holds a significant place in French Romantic music and continues to be cherished by many today.