![]() The songs were settings of poems by Louise de Vilmorin (1902-1969) and Louis Aragon (1897-1982), poets of Surrealism. Applause was requested to be given only before the short break in the middle of the programme, and at the end a great idea for allowing continuity of the music. With top musicians performing, it was a pity the audience numbered not more than around 30.Ī breath of fresh air Poulenc was (along with a number of his contemporaries), leaving behind the sometimes ponderous solemnity of Saint-Saëns and Franck.īruce Greenfield arranged the recital and its order, and included in the printed programme notes from Poulenc’s diary that gave some of his philosophy regarding his songs. Despite the promoter’s title for the group, this concert featured woodwind music, beloved of a number of French composers, as well as song. The concert was but an hour long, and concentrated on one composer instead of the many composers featured in April’s concert. Seasoned accompanist extraordinaire Bruce Greenfield did the honours. ![]() This time, pianist Catherine Norton, the promoter of Songbook, took a rest from the piano. Songs and woodwind sonatas by Francis Poulencīarbara Graham (soprano), Rebecca Steel (flute), Deborah Rawson (clarinet, Bruce Greenfield (piano)Īdam Concert Room, New Zealand School of Music Sunday 14 August 2016, 2pm ![]()
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