Francis Poulenc: Whimsy and Sarcasm [Les Six, Pt. 6/7]
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ð Sources/further reading:
âPoulenc: A Biographyâ by Roger Nichols (Yale University Press, 2020)
âPoulenc: The Life in the Songsâ by Graham Johnson (Norton, 2020)
âLes Six: The French Composers and Their Mentors Jean Cocteau and Erik Satie,â edited by Robert Shapiro (Peter Owen Publishers, 2011)
âPoulencâs Development as a Piano Composer: A Comparison of the Solo Piano Works and the MÃĐlodiesâ by Kirk A. Severtson (DMA thesis, University of Cincinnati, 2005): etd.ohiolink.edu/apexprod/rws...
âUnifying Devices in Poulenc: A Study of the Cycles BanalitÃĐs and Tel Jour Telle Nuitâ by Terence Evan Dawson (DMA thesis, University of British Columbia, 1991)
âRhythmic, Phrasing, and Dramatic Concerns in Poulencâs Tel Jour Telle Nuitâ by Wesley B. Morgan (DMA monograph, Temple University, 2019): scholarshare.temple.edu/bitst...
âA Stylistic Analysis of BanalitÃĐs by Francis Poulencâ by Joy Ann Allen (MM thesis, University of North Texas, 1968): digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/...
âA Comparative Study of Selected Clarinet Works by Arthur Honegger, Darius Milhaud and Francis Poulencâ by Thomas D. Stirzaker (PhD dissertation, Texas Tech University, 1988): ttu-ir.tdl.org/bitstream/hand...
âA Historical, Literary, and Musical Analysis of Francis Poulencâs Dialogues des CarmÃĐlitesâ by Gail Elizabeth Lowther (MM thesis, Bowling Green State University, 2010): static1.squarespace.com/stati...
âCohesion of Composer and Singer: The Female Singers of Poulencâ by Susan Joanne Musselman (DMA document, The Ohio State University, 2007): etd.ohiolink.edu/apexprod/rws...
âFrancis Poulencâs Sonata for Horn, Trumpet and Trombone: A Structural Analysis Identifying Historical Significance, Form and Implications for Performanceâ by John T. Cord, (DMA dissertation, University of North Texas, 2009): digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/...
âA Pedagogical and Performance Analysis of Francis Poulencâs Works for Two Pianos and Four Handsâ by Mai Li (DMA dissertation, University of Kansas, 2019): kuscholarworks.ku.edu/bitstre...
âAn Analysis of Francis Poulencâs Sextour, First Movementâ by Malorie Danielle Jessup (MM research paper, Ball State University, 2009): cardinalscholar.bsu.edu/bitst...
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Classical Nerd is a video series covering music history, theoretical concepts, and techniques, hosted by composer, pianist, and music history aficionado Thomas Little.
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Music:
- Francis Poulenc: Selections from Nocturnes (1930-8), performed by John Robson (#1, #3) and Monica Hart (#7, #8) [free recordings courtesy pianosociety.com]
- Thomas Little: Dance! #2, performed by Rachel Fellows, Michael King, and Bruce Tippette
- Francis Poulenc: Selections from Improvisations (1932-59), performed by Monica Hart (#5, #7, #10, #13, #15) [free recordings courtesy pianosociety.com]
- Francis Poulenc: MÃĐlancolie (1940), performed by Dr. David April [free recording courtesy pianosociety.com]
- Francis Poulenc: Selections from Suite Française (1935), performed by Chris Breemer (#1, #3, #6, #7) [free recordings courtesy pianosociety.com]
- Francis Poulenc: Sonata for Clarinet and Piano (1962), performed by Michael SchÃķnfelder and Andreas Pfaul [free recording courtesy pianosociety.com]
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I love Poulenc so much. He's one of my main influences. Thank you for that amazing video !
I absolutely love his sonatas for flute, oboe, and clarinet. I did not know that Goodman and Bernstein premiered the clarinet sonata.
I know so much more about Poulencâs life now. Thank you. ððĩð
His flute sonata is a masterpiece.
Along with Rodrigo, one of the best Modern flute works. I think Galway had it orchestrate on his L.P. Saw him perform it around 1981 in Oakland, California. And saw it worked on in a Rampal Master class around the same time in Berkeley.
The one I was waiting for! Canât wait to watch it tonight after work!
What an interesting lecture on Poulenc the person, and Poulenc the composer. One of the most enjoyable TH-cam videos I've seen. Thank you!
My favorite composer! Thank you for this
Thomas: This video represents the manner and breadth of knowledge, research and great effort you exert in the creation of all of your TH-cam postings. This is a magnum opus among all of your work. Just short of reading a biography or taking a course about Poulenc, his life and works, I find it to be the best summary that also encompasses his interactions and relationships with so many important figures of Les Six and the world of music at the time. Many, many thanks to you for this remarkably essential video. ð ðđ ð ð ðĩ ðŠ ðš ð ð
As an Indonesian who is very fond of both Balinese and Javanese gamelan music, I can say that the pentatonic in finale of the first mvt of his concerto for 2 pianos is recognizable and is closer to the style of typical Balinese style
poulencs organ concerto is one of my favorite pieces of all time. it was the first piece of his that i had heard, and when i learned he was moreso known for fun lighthearted works i couldnt believe it. the organ concerto is so heavy and powerful, and to this day its heavily influenced my own output.
Fantastic -- bravo. A college course packed into one class hour! Nothing nerdish about it either :-)
My favorite of Les Six. I was introduced to Poulenc as a tenor singing his âGloria.â His solo piano pieces are transcendent. My tenor range makes most of his MÃĐlodie out of my arena but it is still fun to listen to. I donât know any music that is so magical and clever! Thanks for the research.
Finally the Poulenc episode, well done!!
Wonderful Thomas! I enjoyed this clip very much. I had just happened to be listening to Puolenc's music for the past couple of days. The 6 CD RCA box featuring pianist Eric Le Sage. A wonderful Double PC in this set! I love his characterful sonatas for 2 to 6 instruments. The sextet being a standout piece. Aubade, Les Biches, Chateau, Babar. All that wonderful solo piano music. Of course, his indescribably great choral music create a pinnacle for 20th century vocal music. I have yet to acquire a recording of Dialogue of the Carmelites. I want to remedy that soon.
As I have grown older, I am finally coming to composers like Poulenc and Milhaud. It's refreshing stuff.
I love your Poulenc biography on this clip. 50 minutes went by very quickly. I was hoping that you would discuss his choral music more, but no matter. Your description of the subject is highly intelligent, detailed, witty and endearing. Thank you!
Like Holst, Poulenc's choral music is fantastic and perennially underrated. Unfortunately I did not come across much in my sources analyzing that output nearly as much, likely due to analysts focusing their vocal discussion on his songs.
Thank you, Maestro ðđðđðđ
Bravo Thomas Petit! Merveilleux!
Very informative. Thank you Mr Nerd,
The concerto for two pianos is such a fantastic work of beautiful and contrasting melodies and moods. Poulenc had this great gift for composing these moments that seem to just float there out of time. The 2nd movement starts with the most beautiful melody Mozart never wrote.
A video of Poulenc himself performing it with Jacques Fevrier is full of elan and charm, and can be easily found on TH-cam. Too many performers (I'm looking at you, Labeque Sisters!) play it like typewriter music, and drain it of all its wit and color while attaining maximum words per minute.
My favorite recording is Gold & Fizdale-they take it a little on the slower side compared to some, but there's a crispness there that I really enjoy.
@@ClassicalNerd Oooh, I like it! The tempos (which I think are perfect here) are very similar to Poulenc's rendition, but there is a lot more clarity in the recording (probably partly due to the recording, and partly due to Poulenc dropping a few notes here and there (but I'm not judging)). There's something about 2 piano/ 4 hand music that seems to set performers off to the races unnecessarily. Too bad I couldn't locate Gold & Fizdale playing Scarmouche, but I'll have to check their other recordings out. Thanks!
Britten! a video on Britten!!! I didn't know Poulenc and Britten were close! fantastic! great video Thomas!
One of your best, Thomas!
Britten's "Billy Budd" is set in 1797 on a British Man-of-war when The British were at war with France and contains such lines as "Down with The French!" and "I don't like their Frenchified ways!" Maybe that's why Poulenc walked out.ð
10:04 Charles Koechlin. France's most underrated 20th century composer
I don't doubt that Poulenc had his reasons! It was very unlike Britten, though, to let something like that slide.
@@ClassicalNerd Oh yes BB was notoriously "thin skinned" e.g. please watch this : th-cam.com/video/5YqgiOj54Ko/w-d-xo.html Dudley Moore playing the piano and doing his uncannily accurate Peter Pears ( Britten's life long partner) impression. Pears and Benjamin Britten were actually in the audience. BB stormed out of the theatre and never spoke to Moore again. Pears however thought it was hilarious.
Thank you for producing this. Very informative.
Great ! Poulenc is a great composer ! HÃĐ influences me for my own piano concerto ! ðđ
Congratulations ð
Bravo, Classical Nerd! Great to finally watch your video about my favourite Les Six composer.
As usual, vastly informative Tom. Have enjoyed this series enormously and learnt so much.
wow, bravo, thank you, one of my favorite composer...
Maria Ãluard...I salute you
Some beautiful music.
His Gloria and his concert champetre are my favourites!
Theyre amazing!
Do a video on Alan Hovhaness. A greatly underrated composer imo!!
Duly noted: lentovivace.com/classicalnerd.html
th-cam.com/video/GKWiuk7i4Ow/w-d-xo.html
Excelente series of videos. Could You please make one about Jean Cocteau. I know he wasn't a composer, but he was a catalyst that allowed for multiple interactions among them and also worked with Satie in Parade.
There isn't much to say about the musical career of Cocteau that isn't covered by this series, I don't think.
Nice book collection, organized by Alphabetical order, nice
His name just keeps coming up. Please, you must do Franck!
Duly noted: lentovivace.com/classicalnerd.html
Whereâs part 1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and 5?
... available?
@@ClassicalNerd what is the link?
69th like. Nice
Wieniawski video?
Duly noted: lentovivace.com/classicalnerd.html
Does no one know the difference between "flaunt" and "flout"?
Proof you donât need an expensive education to write decent music. It helps but it isnât needed.
He was also rich, i think It helps also
FWIW - somewhere, long ago, I learned that Poulenc was pronounced "poo- lank", rather than "poo-lonk".
Yes I agree Poo Lank.
You can say what you will about Americans, but I think we have a right to have an accent.
@@ClassicalNerd it's pronounced pÃĶrËÉŠzÉŠÉn . pronouncing it wrongly isn't part of an accent it's just not saying the word correctly. you're talking about French composers in their capital city, at least say the name of their capital correctly.
Accents _are_ subtle differences in pronunciation. That's their dictionary definition. The way I say it here is how I've always heard it pronounced throughout the United States.