‘A Musical Hope That Endures Through Everything’ American tenor Michael Spyres’ formidable career has taken him all over the globe, performing over 83 roles in 73 operas. His star-studded list of collaborators and jam-packed concert schedule keep him busy with
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Théo Fouchenneret's recording of all Fauré's Nocturnes offers a rare journey through one composer's complete artistic evolution. From his early Chopin-influenced pieces to the profound simplicity and austerity of his final works, we can trace Fauré's 50-year development in one of classical music's most intimate forms.
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Gabriel Fauré’s mélodies represent a pinnacle of French art song, distinguished by their lyrical refinement, harmonic subtlety, and profound sensitivity to poetic texts. Fauré’s vocal compositions number over 100, and they demonstrate a melodic inventiveness that balances emotional expressivity with