Listening Through The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music
Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)
Bio
Francis Jean Marcel Poulenc was born in Paris. He was taught piano by his mother, and then after a conventional education, studied with the pianist Ricardo Viñes. Through Viñes, Poulenc's compositions gained notoriety and he met Auric and Satie who furthered his career. He was named one of Les Six along with Auric, Durey, Honegger, Milhaud, and Tailleferre and was respected as both a pianist and composer.
Music
Piano Concerto
Sinfonietta
Organ Concerto
Sonata for Clarinet and Piano
Piano Compositions
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