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Francis Jean Marcel Poulenc ( French: [fʁɑ̃sis ʒɑ̃ maʁsɛl pulɛ̃k]; 7 January 1899 – 30 January 1963) was a French composer and pianist. His compositions include songs, solo piano works, chamber music, choral pieces, operas, ballets, and orchestral concert music.
Nov 18, 2021 · Learn about the French composer Francis Poulenc, who was born in 1899 and died in 1963. Discover his musical influences, his relationships, his style and his major works, from Les Mamelles de Tirésias to Gloria.
Apr 2, 2024 · Francis Poulenc (born Jan. 7, 1899, Paris, France—died Jan. 30, 1963, Paris) was a composer who made an important contribution to French music in the decades after World War I and whose songs are considered among the best composed during the 20th century. Poulenc was largely self-taught.
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Francis Jean Marcel Poulenc was a noted French composer and pianist who was known for his mélodies, operas, choral pieces, piano works and ballets. He was born in France towards the end of the 19th century into a well-to-do family.
Feb 22, 2018 · A comprehensive overview of the life and works of the French composer Francis Poulenc, one of the most frequently performed and recorded members of Les Six. Includes general overviews, biographical and critical studies, discographies, and links to related resources.
May 21, 2018 · A comprehensive biography of the French composer and pianist Francis Poulenc, who was a member of Les Six and a master of melody and wit. Learn about his life, works, influences, and style in this article.
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Aug 10, 2020 · Francis Poulenc’s Drunken Angels. In the composer’s masterly songs, the solemn and the sensual collide. By Alex Ross. August 10, 2020. The composer makes the prospect of apocalypse seem like...
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