Fauré, Nocturne No 6 in D-flat played by Albert Ferber

Albert Ferber (1911 - 1987) was a Swiss-born pianist who made his home in London from the late 1930s onwards. His teachers included Marguerite Long and Walter Gieseking and, as a teenager, he also played to Rachmaninov. Ferber played sensitively and intelligently as can be heard in this performance, despite the less-than-ideal recorded sound quality.

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Music

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• Fauré
• Nocturne
• No.6
• Ferber
• paulprocopolis

[pianopera]

...A very interesting response, thank you!

In some respects, I like this interpretation even more than that of his teacher Marguerite Long. The long singing polyphonic lines of the piece sound more logical to me; on the other hand the clarity and brilliant touch of the passagework starting at 3:37 is unsurpassed in Long's version.

Is this a transfer from a vinyl record made in the 50s? The sound quality is excellent!

[paulprocopolis]

The recording is transferred from a vinyl disc of about 1973/4, so it was recorded in stereo. If you enjoyed this, I've just uploaded Ferber's recording of 'Jeux d'eau' which I think is also very fine

[gullivior]

certainly among the best interpretations of this Nocturne ... enchanting ..

[Cryptografiek]

One of the most beautiful piano pieces ever written (and perfomed with sublime subtlety here). It has influenced my own piano writing more than any other work. Thank you for uploading Ferbers masterly performance of this masterpiece.

[uhartchristian]

Ferber nous enlève vers d autres horizons, c est du romantique pur avec une precise comprehension des harmonies de Faurè Il nous transporte dans une monde meilleur.....

[angeladeniselear]

A truly great artist playing Faure's sublime Nocturne. An exquisite and memorable performance.

[angeladeniselear]

A truly great artist playing this sublime Nocturne. A memorable performance.

[franzleone]

An extraordinary musician,thank you

[SaensX]

What a sonority ! Great music, amazing pianist !

[setthenighttomusic]

~*Beautiful, classical, elegant, romantic, fantastic, & artistic,...*~ I love it. Thanks, shela.

[Pajarillo57]

Nice music and very good performing too!

Thanks Shela!

5****

[Webins]

I had not heard Faure's music before, but this is so lovely and soothing I must check more of him.

Thanks for sharing.