Following a critically acclaimed recording of Fauré’s Complete Nocturnes (AV2133), Charles Owen surveys the composer’s complete Barcarolles, uniquely coupled with Trois Romances sans paroles, Fauré’s first published works for piano. The Barcarolles straddle the turn of the 20th century and span a four-decade period, from 1880 – 1921. The works’ dedicatees were a veritable roll call of Parisian musical elite.

Though written and published separately, they hang together well through their combination of mystery, humanity and inner poetry. Yet it is a rare pianist who plays all thirteen, a bill that Charles Owen lives up to brilliantly.

Critical acclaim for Charles Owen’s Complete Fauré Nocturnes:
"Exemplary. Classic. Spellbinding. And enthusiastically recommended." – Fanfare

"Beautifully played by Owen, who throughout the recital offers an array of warm but clear colours, balancing the voices immaculately, controlling every nuance yet equally responding to the passion of the moment." – International Record Review