Episode 2
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.
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Francis Poulenc
Chanson a boire for men's voices
Conductor: Harry CHRISTOPHERS Performer: The SIXTEEN
- Virgin Classics.
- 5624312.
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Francis Poulenc
Concert champetre for harpsichord (or piano) and orchestra
Conductor: Charles DUTOIT Performer: Pascal ROGE - Piano (harpsichord) Performer: French National Orchestra
- DECCA.
- 452-665-2.
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Francis Poulenc
Mass in G major
Conductor: Harry CHRISTOPHERS Performer: The SIXTEEN
- VIRGIN.
- 5 62431-2.
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Francis Poulenc
Leocadia - incidental music for voice and ensemble
Performer: Alexandre THARAUD - Piano Performer: Danielle DARRIEUX - Singer Performer: Gaston LOGEROT - Double bass Performer: Laurent LEFEVRE - Bassoon Performer: Ronald van SPAENDONCK - Clarinet
- NAXOS.
- 8.55-3615.
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- Tue 12 Jun 201212:00BBC Radio 3
- Tue 12 Jun 201218:30BBC Radio 3
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