His extensive oeuvre of mélodies (songs) makes Gabriel Fauré a kind of French Schubert (of later date of course). This release covers all of the songs single voices, soprano and baritone. Recorded here in a more or less chronological order. Great recordings by those foremost interpreters of French song repertoire Elly Ameling and Gérard Souzay. Accompaniment by none other than the great Dalton Baldwin. Other information: - Sung texts available by clicking on 'Download booklet' below the cover.