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Pierre Bernac

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

1899-1979
A masterclass by the great French singer and teacher, given at the Purcell Room on 26 March 1972 and re-broadcast by way of tribute to his achievement. He discusses:
Poulenc: Two songs from Metamorphoses: C'est ainsi que tu es; Reine des mouettes
CARROL ANNE CURRY (SOP) PAUL HAMBURGER (piano)
Duparc L'invitation au voyage
STEPHEN VARCOE (baritone) JONATHAN ALDER (piano)
Ravel La flûte enchantée (Shgherazade)
JENNIFER SMITH (soprano) ROBIN BOWMAN (piano) Preview: page 25
(Another tribute: 15 Feb)

Contributors

Baritone:
Stephen Varcoe
Soprano:
Jennifer Smith
Piano:
Robin Bowman
Source: Radio Times

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