Pelléas et Mélisande, Op.80 (Fauré, Gabriel)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 18 (incidental music) ; 4 (suite)
Composition Year 1898
Genre Categories Incidental music; Theatrical Works; Suites; For orchestra; Scores featuring the orchestra; For piano 4 hands (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); Scores featuring the piano 4 hands (arr); For 2 players (arr); For piano (arr); For 1 player (arr); For violin, piano (arr); Scores featuring the violin (arr)
Related Works Sicilienne, Op.78

Contents

Performances

Recordings

 1. Prélude (EU)
#581196 - 28.63MB - 5:53 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/67/V - 981×⇩ - FLAC - Dbmiller

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Dbmiller (2019/7/13)

 2. Andantino quasi Allegretto (EU)
#581197 - 14.42MB - 3:08 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/67/V - 445×⇩ - FLAC - Dbmiller

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Dbmiller (2019/7/13)

 3. Sicilienne (EU)
#581198 - 19.23MB - 4:10 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/67/V - 1683×⇩ - FLAC - Dbmiller

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Dbmiller (2019/7/13)

 4. Molto Adagio (EU)
#581199 - 16.75MB - 3:50 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/67/V - 342×⇩ - FLAC - Dbmiller

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Dbmiller (2019/7/13)

Performer Pages Orchestre de la Suisse Romande (orchestra)
Ernest Ansermet (conductor)
Publisher Info. Decca, 1962.
Copyright
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 1. Prélude
#77006 - 6.95MB - 7:35 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 5682×⇩ - MP3 - Carolus

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Carolus (2010/8/29)

 3. Sicilienne
#77007 - 4.54MB - 4:57 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 7962×⇩ - MP3 - Carolus

MP3 file (audio)
Carolus (2010/8/29)

 4. La mort de Mélisande
#77008 - 4.43MB - 4:50 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 2773×⇩ - MP3 - Carolus

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Carolus (2010/8/29)

Performer Pages DuPage Symphony Orchestra (orchestra)
Barbara Schubert (conductor)
Publisher Info. DuPage, IL: DuPage Symphony Orchestra
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Performed 9 February 2008. Naperville, IL: Pfeiffer Hall. From archive.org
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Sheet Music

Full Scores

Suite d'orchestre, N 142b

 Prélude, Fileuse, Mort de Mélisande (Short Score)
#943952 - 5.91MB, 34 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 14×⇩ - Berwald

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Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, 1898. May (Prélude).
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Bibliothèque nationale de France, Musique (F-Pn): MS-17762 (1-3).
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 Prélude, Fileuse, Molto adagio (La mort de Mélisande)
#943948 - 9.97MB, 30 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 32×⇩ - Berwald

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Berwald (2024/11/30)

Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Paris: Hamelle, n.d.[1901]. Plate J. 4754(1-3) H.
Copyright
Public Domain [tag/del]
Misc. Notes Bibliothèque nationale de France, Musique (F-Pn): VM7-17857.
Fauré added the Sicilienne to the suite in 1909.
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 Complete Score
#81546 - 9.96MB, 69 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 14176×⇩ - Carolus

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Carolus (2010/10/14)

Editor First edition
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Paris: J. Hamelle, n.d.[1901, 1909]. Plate J. 4754 (i-ii), 5897 (iii), 4754 (3) (iv) H.
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 Complete Score
#23026 - 2.82MB, 67 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4954×⇩ - Daphnis

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Daphnis (2008/10/12)

Editor First edition (reprint)
Engraver Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Publisher. Info. Paris: J. Hamelle, n.d.[1901, 1909]. Plate J. 4754 (i-ii), 5897 (iii), 4754 (3) (iv) H.
Reprinted Mineola: Dover Publications, 2000. - #23026
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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 Complete Score
#25892 - 4.66MB, 63 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V*/C*/V* - 6564×⇩ - Alaric

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Alaric (2008/12/27)

Publisher. Info. Leipzig: Edition Peters, 1979. Plate E.P. 13066.
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Misc. Notes Seems to be a mere re-engraving of the Hamelle.
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 1. Prélude (incomplete)
#943947 - 4.25MB, 21 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 15×⇩ - Berwald

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Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, n.d.(ca.1899).
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Bibliothèque nationale de France, Musique (F-Pn): MS-17763.
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Parts

Suite d'orchestre, N 142b

 Flute 1/2
#36455 - 0.43MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5986×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/5)

⇒ 12 more: Oboe 1/2 • Clarinet 1/2 (B♭/A) • Bassoon 1/2 • Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F) • Trumpet 1/2 (F) • Timpani • Harp • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

 Oboe 1/2
#36456 - 0.20MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3866×⇩ - Ottaviano

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 Clarinet 1/2 (B♭/A)
#36457 - 0.37MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3981×⇩ - Ottaviano

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 Bassoon 1/2
#36458 - 0.35MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3298×⇩ - Ottaviano

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 Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F)
#36459 - 0.42MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4403×⇩ - Ottaviano

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 Trumpet 1/2 (F)
#36460 - 0.13MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3597×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/5)

 Timpani
#36461 - 0.09MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2895×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/5)

 Harp
#104953 - 4.00MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3814×⇩ - Brevislandia

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 Violins I
#36462 - 0.42MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5649×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/5)

 Violins II
#36463 - 0.37MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4056×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/5)

 Violas
#36464 - 0.36MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3657×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/5)

 Cellos
#26378 - 0.35MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4331×⇩ - Generoso

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 Basses
#36465 - 0.30MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3116×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/5)

Publisher. Info. Paris: J. Hamelle, n.d.[1901, 1909]. Plate J. 4755, 5898 H.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1957). Catalog A1440
Copyright
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Misc. Notes These files are part of the Orchestra Parts Project.
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 Harp (restored)
#408659 - 0.46MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 248×⇩ - Duncan

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Duncan (2016/1/26)

Publisher. Info. Paris: J. Hamelle, n.d.[1901, 1909]. Plate J. 4755, 5898 H.
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Misc. Notes Much cleaner and more readable.
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 Trumpets 1/2 (B♭)
#782307 - 0.08MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 559×⇩ - Aloisjolliet

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 Trumpets 1/2 (C)
#782308 - 0.06MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 359×⇩ - Aloisjolliet

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Editor Aloïs Jolliet
Publisher. Info. Aloïs Jolliet, 2022.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Transposed from the parts #36460.
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 1. Prélude - Horn 3/4 (F)
#270421 - 0.03MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 617×⇩ - LanceC

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Editor Lance Cowled
Publisher. Info. Lance Cowled
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Misc. Notes The 3rd and 4th horn parts supplied with this set of parts had rehearsal mark 1 in the wrong place, so a new set was prepared.
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Sicilienne (No.3)

 Complete Score
#773722 - 1.12MB, 16 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 356×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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⇒ 12 more: Flute 1, 2 • Oboe • Clarinet (B♭) • Bassoon • Horn 1/2 (F) • Timpani • Harp • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

 Flute 1, 2
#773723 - 0.24MB, 2 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 175×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Oboe
#773724 - 0.07MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 142×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Clarinet (B♭)
#773725 - 0.12MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 139×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Bassoon
#773726 - 0.10MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 136×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Horn 1/2 (F)
#773727 - 0.11MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 137×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Timpani
#773728 - 0.07MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 129×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Harp
#773729 - 0.36MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 140×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Violins I
#773730 - 0.17MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 143×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Violins II
#773731 - 0.14MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 139×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Violas
#773732 - 0.12MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 140×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Cellos
#773733 - 0.15MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 150×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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 Basses
#773734 - 0.10MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 135×⇩ - Geniusboy98

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Arranger Composer
Publisher. Info. Paris: Hamelle, n.d.[1909]. Plate J. 5898 H.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A1441.
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Vocal Scores

Mélisande's Song, N 143

 Complete Score
#943953 - 1.51MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 23×⇩ - Berwald

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Berwald (2024/11/30)

Language English
Translator John William Mackail (1859–1945)
Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, 1898. Dated May 31.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Bibliothèque nationale de France, Musique (F-Pn): MS-17789.
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 Complete Score
#27201 - 0.15MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/C/V - 1752×⇩ - Daphnis

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Daphnis (2009/1/24)

Editor First edition
Engraver Mochet, Paris
Publisher. Info. Paris: J. Hamelle, n.d.[1937]. Plate J. 7830 H.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Suite d'orchestre, N 142b

For Piano 4 Hands (Roger-Ducasse)

 Prélude, Fileuse, Mort de Mélisande
#115010 - 1.16MB, 18 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/25 - 1558×⇩ - Daphnis

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Daphnis (2011/8/25)

Arranger Jean Roger-Ducasse (1873–1954)
Publisher. Info. Paris: J. Hamelle, n.d.[1905]. Plate J. 5199 H.
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For Piano (Fauré)

 1. Prélude
#25634 - 0.28MB, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 2997×⇩ - Daphnis

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 3. Sicilienne
#25636 - 0.30MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4032×⇩ - Daphnis

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 4. La mort de Mélisande
#25637 - 0.17MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1958×⇩ - Daphnis

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Daphnis (2008/12/20)

Arranger Composer
Publisher. Info. Paris: J. Hamelle, n.d.[1898, 1919]. Plate J. 6973, 4318, 6974 H.
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Misc. Notes No.3 issued in 1898, Nos.1, 4 in 1919.
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Fileuse (No.2)

For Violin and Piano (Auer)

 Complete score, Violin part
#338464 - 2.79MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 697×⇩ - Schalltrichter

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Schalltrichter (2014/8/9)

Arranger Leopold Auer (1845–1930)
Publisher. Info. Paris: J. Hamelle, n.d.[1907]. Plate J. 5462 H.
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For Violin and Piano (Ronchini)

 Complete Score
#1028215 - 1.73MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 4×⇩ - Feduol

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Feduol (2026/4/7)

Arranger Ferdinando Ronchini (1865–1938), or
Leopold Auer (1845–1930) [?]
Editor Leonard Rose (1918–1984), violin part
Publisher. Info. Paris: J. Hamelle, n.d.[1907]. Plate J. 5462 H.
Reprinted New York: International Music Company, 1957. Plate 1779.
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For Piano (Cortot)

 Complete Score
#271834 - 0.34MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/33 - 1394×⇩ - Jurabe

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Arranger Alfred Cortot (1877–1962)
Publisher. Info. Paris: J. Hamelle, n.d.[1902]. Plate J. 4773 H.
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Misc. Notes The 1921 claim on the cover apparently refers to the cover design.
From the uploader's library.
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General Information

Work Title Pelléas et Mélisande
Alternative. Title
Name Translations ペレアスとメリザンド; Peleas in Melisanda; Pélleas et Mélisande; پلئاس و ملیزاند; Pelléas et Melíade (Fauré)
Name Aliases Peleas in Melisanda - Faure; Pelleas et Melisande; Pelleas et Mélisande; Pelléas et Mélisande Suite, Op. 80
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 179458009; LCCN: n85199788; GND: 300051727; BNF: 13912090m; NLA: 35966476
Composer Fauré, Gabriel
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.80 ; N 142a-b
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IGF 68
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 18 (incidental music) ; 4 (suite):
  • Incidental Music, N 142a
  1. Prélude
  2. Andante moderato
  3. Lento
  4. Sicilienne
  5. Andante moderato
  6. Andante molto moderato
  7. Lento
  8. Andante moderato
  9. Allegro moderato
  10. Fileuse
  11. Chanson de Mélisande
  12. Allegretto moderato
  13. Allegretto moderato
  14. Andante
  15. Andante moderato
  16. Interlude
  17. La mort de Mélisande
  18. Andante quasi Allegro
  • Suite d'orchestre, N 142b
  1. Prélude
  2. Fileuse
  3. Sicilienne
  4. La mort de Mélisande
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1898
First Performance. 1898-06-21 (Incidental music) in London, Prince of Wales Theatre.
Mrs. Patrick Campbell (voice), Orchestra, Gabriel Fauré (conductor)

1901-02-03 (suite - Nos.1, 2, 4) in Paris: Concerts Lamoureux.

Lamoureux orchestra, Camille Chevillard (conductor)
First Publication. 1900, 1909 – Paris: Hamelle, Plates J. 4754 H. (Nos.1-2, 4); J. 5897 H. (3)
Librettist Maurice Maeterlinck (1862–1949)
Dedication Winnaretta Singer (suite)
Average DurationAvg. Duration 30 minutes (incidental music)
16 minutes (suite)
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation voice, orchestra (incidental music); orchestra (suite)
InstrDetail
Incidental Music
Voice - soprano
Orchestra
2 flutes, oboe, 2 clarinets, bassoon
2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, harp, strings
Suite
Orchestra
2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
4 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani, harp, strings
Related Works Sicilienne, Op.78
External Links Wikipedia article
Extra Information The incidental music was orchestrated in large part by Charles Koechlin. Fauré re-orchestrated movements 1, 2, and 4 of the suite in 1900, adding the "Sicilienne" (No.3) in 1909.
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