Élégie in C minor , Op. 24
by Gabriel Fauré
CelloPiano Romantic Character piece ~7 min intermediate
Originally the slow movement of an abandoned cello sonata, this standalone piece has become one of the most beloved works in the cello repertoire. Its mournful opening theme builds through a passionate climax before subsiding into a quiet, resigned close. The Élégie exists in versions for cello and piano as well as cello and orchestra.
Editions
Durand
Original publication, 1883
Original French edition from Fauré's publisher. The primary source.
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Henle Verlag
Fabian Kolb, 2018
Urtext edition with critical commentary. Includes both piano and orchestral versions.
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International Music Company
Leonard Rose, 1955
Performance edition with bowings and fingerings suitable for advanced students.
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