In this, the last of ten programmes, the shadows lengthen over the Avenu* Henri-Martin, as World War 11 looms. Poulenc's Organ Concerto, another commission from the Princesse de Polignac accurately reflects the mood. After the outbreak of hostilities, she takes refuge in England, renewing old friendships, establishing new ones, making music. She meets Benjamin Britten , and Peter Pears - who sings at her funeral service, in 1943. Written and narrated by Piers Burton-Page Series producer RONALD COOK gramophone records