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Dubbed “half monk, half rascal”, Francis Poulenc was a complex composer, his music ranging from witty vaudeville to choral music of religious fervour. 

Mezzo-soprano Jessica Gillingwater and tenor Peter Davoren reveal how demanding being a member of the BBC Singers is – and how they approach singing such a wide variety of music.

Poulenc on primetime: Francis Poulenc's opera, based on Cocteau's play, comes to the small screen this Easter, filmed on location in Paris and starring soprano Danielle de Niese. 

We take a look at some of the most important composers who wrote music for this fascinating instrument.