The Songs of Francis Poulenc
The mid-point in this 13-part biographical series looks at the other side of a number of old records.
Written by Graham Johnson ,produced by Elaine Padmore , and presented by both. 7: Monsieur Sans Souci
The gregarious Poulenc had a large number of friends among contemporary French composers, and this programme includes rarely-heard songs by nine of them, as well as by his spiritual grandpapa, Chabrier.
Many of the performances are by Bernac and Poulenc. Poulenc A sa guitare Auric Printemps
Chabrier L'lle heureuse: Ballade des gros dindons; Lied Roussel Le jardin mouillG Milhaud La tourterelle Auric Trois interludes Satie Daphénéo
Durey Le Métempsychose Stravinsky Uncle
Armand Milhaud Berceuse ; Gloire a Dieu; Chant hassidique (Chants populaires hébraïques)
Tailleferre Souvent un air de vérité; Vrai Dieu, qui m'y confortera (Chansons fran-Caises)
Poulenc Quatre chansons pour enfants
Honegger Cycle: Saluste du Bartas
Faurd Jardin nocturne (Mirages)
HUGUES CUÉNOD (tenor) accompanied by MARTIN ISEPP and on records:
PIERRE'BERNAC, FRANCIS POULENC YVONNE PRINTEMPS , JANE BATHORI
IRENE JOACHIM , CATHY BERBERIAN
LOUIS JACQUES RONDELEUX