Fauré - Madrigal (Inhumaines) for SATB Choir, Piano, and String Duet or Clarinet Trio

Madrigal - Without Mercy (Inhumaines) Music by Gabriel FauréLyrics by Armand SilvestreArranged and translated by William J. BullockGrade 3Duration 4:15 This lighthearted part-song was composed by Gabriel Fauré in 1883 as a wedding gift to his friend and former student, the composer and conductor André Messager. Given the nature of the text, we must assume the gift was in jest. The title, “Madrigal”, is curious, for the piece is not at all a madrigal in the traditional sense. While it does involve some straightforward counterpoint, it is, atypically for a madrigal, accompanied and suffused with romantic harmony. Please review our electronic delivery policy before purchasing the digital download version of this title. The digital edition entitles the user to print as many copies of the SATB part as needed for your ensemble. Note that due to this flexibility, we are unable to offer a discount on the download. The accompaniment in this arrangement is scored for piano plus either violi