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Donald Macleod introduces three of Poulenc's valedictory late works, including a rare complete performance of his "Sept Repons Des Tenebres" for choir and orchestra.

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Fri 15 Jun 2012 18:30

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Music Played

  • Francis Poulenc

    Sonata for oboe and piano

    Performer: Alexandre THARAUD - Piano Performer: Olivier DOISE - Oboe

    • NAXOS.
    • 8.55-3611.
  • Francis Poulenc

    7 Repons des tenebres for soprano, chorus and orchestra

    Conductor: Harry CHRISTOPHERS Performer: ´óÏó´«Ã½ Philharmonic Performer: The SIXTEEN

    • CORO.
    • 10613.
  • Francis Poulenc

    Sonata for clarinet and piano

    Performer: Martin FROST - Clarinet Performer: Roland PONTINEN - Piano

    • BIS.
    • CD-693.

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