Gabriel Faure
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Fauré: 15 facts about the Great Composer
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4. Gabriel Faure
Fauré became a founding member of the Société Nationale de Musique, formed in February 1871 to promote new French music. Other members included Saint-Saëns, Bizet, Chabrier, Franck and Massenet. Many of Fauré's works were first presented at the Society's concerts.