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Composer of the Week

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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 3

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Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)

Episode 3

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

Donald Macleod presents a celebration of Poulenc's life as a song composer.

Donald Macleod focuses on more than four decades of original art songs by Poulenc. Including Le Bestiaire; Chansons Gaillardes; Tel Jour, Telle Nuit; Chansons Villageoises.

Poulenc is regarded as perhaps the greatest French song composer of the 20th century. In today's episode, Donald Macleod takes us through more than four decades of brilliant, original art songs: from an early musical bestiary to the bawdy "Chansons Gaillardes" - and on through two contrasting sets of songs of wartime, to his last major vocal work: a dazzling eight-minute scena for soprano and orchestra. At the centre of the episode is perhaps Francis Poulenc's greatest set of songs: the sublime "Tel Jour, Telle Nuit".

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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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