Gabriel Faure wrote his Vocalises for students at the Paris Conservatoire, where he was director. Until now, they have remained unknown in the French National Archives; this first edition provides a fascinating resource, equally valuable as vocal exercises and for sight-singing. 45 vocalises for voice and piano, arranged progressively and ranging from elementary to virtuosic Written by Faure specifically to test and develop vocal suppleness, articulation, voice placement and musicality Audio accompaniments available