The two sonatas for cello and piano by Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) were composed in the last decade of the composer's long and fruitful creative life. They are a significant example of how Fauré has evolved and developed his musical language during his lifetime. A reserved personality living in his own intimate creative world, deeply rooted in the romanticism that preceded him, he is considered the last of the romantics, in an age whose musical language had long been devoid of nineteenth-century canons.He is known for his vast quantity of light, expressive songs, characterised by natural, singable melodies of a charming and sweet sentiment. They became immensely popular and Tosti made a fortune with them.

• Sonata No. 1, Op. 109 in D Minor• Sonata No. 2, Op. 117 in G Minor