Episode 5
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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Music Played
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Francis Poulenc
Sonata for oboe and piano
Performer: Alexandre THARAUD - Piano Performer: Olivier DOISE - Oboe
- NAXOS.
- 8.55-3611.
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Francis Poulenc
7 Repons des tenebres for soprano, chorus and orchestra
Conductor: Harry CHRISTOPHERS Performer: ´óÏó´«Ã½ Philharmonic Performer: The SIXTEEN
- CORO.
- 10613.
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Francis Poulenc
Sonata for clarinet and piano
Performer: Martin FROST - Clarinet Performer: Roland PONTINEN - Piano
- BIS.
- CD-693.
Broadcasts
- Fri 15 Jun 2012 12:00´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 3
- Fri 15 Jun 2012 18:30´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 3
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