Composer: FAURE

Tracks/ Timings: Nocturnes: No. 1, Op. 33 in E flat minor (7:05); No. 2, Op. 33 in B flat Major (5:32); No. 3, Op. 33 in A Flat Major (5:06); No. 4 Op. 36 in E Flat Major (6:41); No. 5, Op. 37 in B Flat Major (7:36); No. 6, Op. 63 in D Flat Major (8:38); No. 7, Op. 74 in C sharp Minor (8:06); No. 8, Op. 84 in D Flat Major (2:21); No. 9, Op. 97 in B Minor (4:18); No. 10, Op. 99 in E Minor (5:06); No. 11, Op. 104/1 in F sharp Minor (4:21); No. 12, Op. 107 in E minor (7:25); No. 13, Op. 119 in B Minor (7:25)

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Gabriel Fauré's set of Nocturnes for solo piano contain some of the most beautiful and original pieces that the composer created. Their composition over half a century (1870 - 1921) charts the development of a highly personal voice beginning with the Chopinesque early works and culminating in the passionate outpourings of the final masterpieces. They are performed here by Charles Owen, an accomplished recitalist and accompanist whose recordings for EMI and Somm have been met with strong critical praise and are establishing him as an authoritstive interpreter of late romantic and early 20th century piano music.