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May 21, 2018 · Poulenc, Francis (1899–1963) French composer and member of Les Six. Spontaneity and melodiousness characterize his works, which include ballets, notably Les Biches (1923), orchestral works, chamber music , piano music and songs.
Among the most original and sincere voices of the 20th century, Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) was no revolutionary as his music and personality simply mirror the often-conflicting nature of humanity.
Today he may be the most fêted of the French composer group Les Six but Poulenc was a contradictory character full of self-doubt
