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Composer of the Week

Music: Classical

An informative guide to composers' lives and their music.

An informative and accessible guide to composers' lives and their music.

Composer of the Week: Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)

Composer of the Week: Francis Poulenc (1899-1963): Episode 2

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Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)

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BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, Francis Poulenc (1899-1963), Episode 2

Donald explores Poulenc's wild social life and religious awakening in the 1930s.

Donald explores Poulenc's wild social life and religious awakening in the 1930s, plus the composer's response to the storm clouds gathering over Europe, as France prepared for war.

Donald Macleod explores Poulenc's wild social life and religious awakening in the 1930s. Plus, the composer's response to the storm clouds gathering over Europe, as France prepares for war.

Two contrasting works dominate the programme: his delightful, neo-classical "Concert Champetre" or "rustic concerto" for harpsichord and orchestra, and the plangent Mass in G.

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

Donald Macleod explores Francis Poulenc's unique musical voice

Donald Macleod explores Francis Poulenc's unique musical voice - and sometimes troublesome character - showcasing a blend of much-loved favourites and rare works

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