Francis Poulenc (20th-Century Composers)

Francis Poulenc (20th-Century Composers)

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The French composer Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) is often dismissed as the lightweight composer of short, clever pieces, lumped in with the rest of "Les Six." In this volume--one of Phaidon's 20th-Century Composers series--author Benjamin Ivry argues for more consideration and respect for the man who wrote Dialogues of the Carmelites. As is the rule with Phaidon's series, the book is rich in photographs and integrates the composer's life and work in a relatively brief (240 pages, including index), very accessible form; there are no musical examples, although they might be helpful. Mr. Ivry approaches his task with more humor than some of his colleagues, and he is open throughout about Poulenc's homosexuality and its effect on the composer's work and personal life.

Francis Poulenc (20th-Century Composers),Benjamin Ivry,Phaidon Press,071483503X,Bibles,Composers & Musicians - Classical Composers,General,History & Criticism - General,Music,Music Of The 20th Century,Music / General

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