This collection of Vocalises contains 45 vocal exercises devised by innovative teacher Gabriel Faur&eacute,.

When Gabriel Faur&eacute, was appointed Director of the Paris Conservatoirein 1905, one of his most pressing concerns &ndash, and first achievements &ndash, was a complete reform of the teaching of singing. He was determined to introduce mandatory study of art song, along with 'exercises developing vocalsuppleness, articulation, and voice place