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| Composer | Poulenc, Francis (1899-1963) |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| Year | 1951 |
| Work type | Choral |
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PragueAlena Hron and Alban Gerhardt
Dvořák, Poulenc
Prague Symphony Orchestra; Alena Hron; Alban Gerhardt; Karolína Levková; Prague Philharmonic Choir
LiverpoolThe Spirit of Bohemia
Kaprálová, Smetana, Poulenc
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra; Alena Hron; Melody Louledjian; Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir; Matthew Hamilton
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Yamada and the CBSO deliver an evening of stark contrasts
A concert of French music reveals – and suffers from – contrasting styles, attitudes and coherence in works by Ravel and Poulenc.
A conflicted evening at the Three Choirs Festival
Elizabeth Watts gives an unforgettably powerful performance of Finzi’s Dies Natalis in an otherwise problematic concert, marred by Adrian Partington’s uncertain approach.
Disappointing French fare from Minkowski
A lush programme of Fauré, Stravinsky, and Poulenc is let down by Minkowski's erratic conducting, but is partially redeemed by two of France's fastest rising singers.
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Bachtrack top ten: Francis Poulenc
Dubbed “half monk, half rascal”, Francis Poulenc was a complex composer, his music ranging from witty vaudeville to choral music of religious fervour.