Francis Poulenc (1899ā1963) is widely acknowledged as one of the twentieth centuryās most significant masters of vocal music āsolo, choral, and operaticā quite apart from his achievements in instrumental spheres. But what it cost him, and the determined bravery it took for his unusual talent to thrive, has always been underestimated. In this seminal biography, which will serve as the definitive guide to the songs, acclaimed collaborative pianist Graham Johnson shows that it is in Poulencās extraordinary songs, and seeing how they fit into his life āwhich included crippling guilt on account of his sexualityā that we discoverĀ Poulenc heart and soul. With Jeremy Samsās vibrant new song translations, the first in over forty years, and the insight that comes from a lifetime of performing this music, Johnson provides an essential volume for singers, pianists, listeners, and readers interested in the artistic milieu of modernism in the first half of the twentieth century.
This book title, Poulenc (The Life in the Songs), ISBN: 9781631495236, by Graham Johnson, published by Liveright (April 8, 2020) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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