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| Composer | Poulenc, Francis (1899-1963) |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| Year | 1940 |
| Work type | Vocal |
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LondonGala Season Opening Concert: Nadine Sierra / Bryan Wagorn

Gounod, Debussy, Fauré, Poulenc, Duparc, Puccini, Turina, Villa-Lobos, Verdi
Nadine Sierra; Bryan Wagorn
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Quatuor Van Kuijk captures enigmatic Ligeti in Liverpool
The classical masterpieces of Haydn and Schubert miss the spot, but Ligeti and Poulenc enthral in the splendid setting of the Concert Room, St George’s Hall, Liverpool.
Winning French programme from Quatuor Van Kuijk
Since its formation four years ago, the young ensemble Quatuor Van Kuijk has been bagging numerous competition prizes and accumulating international acclaim.
Karina Gauvin in Debussy’s unforgettable Ariettes
In an eclectic program by Karina Gauvin and pianist Maciej Pikuski at the Concertgebouw’s recital hall, Debussy’s Forgotten Songs stand out.
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LeedsLouise Alder, Huw Montague Rendall & Joseph Middleton

Purcell, Schumann, Brahms, Saint-Saëns, Fauré, Satie, Messager, Chausson, Duparc, Quilter, Coates, Poulenc, Gershwin, Rodgers, Weill
Louise Alder; Huw Montague Rendall; Joseph Middleton
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Bachtrack top ten: Francis Poulenc
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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.
