Romantic. The Three Romances Without Words, Opus 17 were most likely composed for solo Piano in 1863 while Faure was still a student at the Ecole Niedermeyer, but not performed in public until much later. They have all of the recognizable features of thecomposer: simplicity, lyricism, charm and fluidity. Their inspiration may have come from the earlier works by Mendelssohn which Mr. Sauer has also lovingly given life to. These 3 short works can be performed by intermediate to advanced performers. -the publisher