Fauré , Gabriel. (1845-1924). Requiem pour Soli, Choeurs & Orchestre. [Op. 48]. Paris: J. Hamelle. 1901. First edition. Partition d'Orchestre. Upright folio, 128 pp. [PN] J. 4650 H.. Original grey wrappers printed in black and blue, with the ownership signature upper right of composer and conductor (and student of Franck), Francis Casadesus (1870 - 1954). Nicely bound in crimson cloth and marbled boards, markings in blue and graphite pencil, two pages with repaired tears, otherwise very good throughout. Fuld, p. 459.

A rare first edition of one of the most beloved works in the choral (and organ) repertory.