Gabriel Faure Professions : Composer Born : May 12, 1845 Died : November 4, 1924 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by Gabriel Faure For me, art, and especially music, exist to elevate us as far as possible above everyday existence. Gabriel Faure existence everyday art If one has not heard Wagner at Bayreuth, one has heard nothing! Take lots of handkerchiefs because you will cry a great deal! Also take a sedative because you will be exalted to the point of delirium! Gabriel Faure wagner delirium cry Mozart's music is particularly difficult to perform. His admirable clarity exacts absolute cleanness: the slightest mistake in it stands out like black on white. It is music in which all the notes must be heard. Gabriel Faure black white mistake Similar Authors Igor Stravinsky composer Irving Berlin composer Brian Ferneyhough composer Bryce Dessner composer Bradley Joseph composer Boudleaux Bryant composer All Authors