The Songs of Francis Poulene
The final chapter of this 13-part biographical series, named after the song-writing diary Poulenc kept for many years.
Written by the accompanist Graham Johnson , produced by Elaine Padmore and presented by both. with Philip Monnet reading Poulenc's own words. 13: Epitaphe - the Last Years The ' Journal' is concluded. Bernac retires, and Poulenc writes his last set of songs for a new partner, Denise Duval. Sonata for two pianos (extract); Jouer du bugle; La souris; Nuage; Le travail du peintre (cycle); Chanson de porcelaine; La courte paille (cycle); Sonata for clarinet and piano; Timor et tremor performed by FELICITY LOTT (soprano) and RICHARD JACKSON (baritone) with GRAHAM JOHNSON (piano) ANTONY PAY (clarinet) and CLIFFORD BENSON (piano) and on records:
FEVRIER AND TACCHINO (two pianos) pierre BERNAC (baritone) FRANCIS POULENC (piano)
Poetry translations throughout the series came from WINIFRED RADFORD 'S translation of the book Francis Poulenc , The Man and his Songs, published by Gollancz.