Gabriel Fauré

Birth

May 12, 1845

He was born in 1845 in Pamiers, France

First Violin Sonata

1877

This was a turning point for him, as it was his first breakthrough in composing music, performed at the Société Nationale concert. Photo: International Music Company

Fauré's Requiem

1901

This is considered one of his major choral works. Photo: Barenreiter

Death

Nov 4, 1924

He died of pneumonia in 1924.