Gabriel Fauré was born 1845 May 12

I remember this date because on 1995 May 12 I was interviewed at Walter Murray Collegiate for my job.  I like Fauré's ballade for piano and orchestra quite  a  lot.  Still looking to buy a version on CD.  I've also come to enjoy the solo piano version of the ballade through Naida Cole's début recording (originally on DG, but now on Decca).  She made only 2 CDs before deciding to to into medical school at Brown University.  A true talent (2nd youngest to earn an ARCT, but what a pianist!).  She graduated from medical school last year.