Élégie (Fauré)の英語

The Élégie (Elegy) for cello and orchestra, Op. 24, was written by Gabriel Fauré in 1883. The piece, in C minor, features a sad and somber opening and climaxes with an intense, fast-paced section. The piece, which is in ABA format, was originally conceived as part of an unfinished cello sonata. Fauré dedicated the work to Jules Loeb, who died in 1883. Originally for cello and piano, the piece was orchestrated by Fauré in 1890 at the request of conductor Édouard Colonne.