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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.
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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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.
This is a list of works written by the French composer Francis Poulenc (1899–1963). As a pianist, Poulenc composed many pieces for his own instrument in his piano music and chamber music. He wrote works for orchestra including several concertos, also three operas, two ballets, incidental music for plays and film music.
FpYearTitleGenre11914Processional pour la crémation d'un ...piano21916Préludespiano31917 (rev. 1933)vocal41917Scherzo for two pianos ZèbrepianoFrancis Poulenc was a noted French composer and pianist who was known for his mélodies, operas, choral pieces, piano works and ballets. Read this biography to know his birthday, childhood, achievements, family life and other fun facts.
Learn about the life and music of the French composer Francis Poulenc, a member of 'Les Six' and a master of wit and elegance. Discover his influences, his faith, his relationships and his masterpieces.
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FRANCIS POULENC PIANO WORKS. Poulenc, who was an excellent pianist and (as he himself said) knew how to write for the instrument, was not at all complacent about his piano works. Certainly he...
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