Advantages: Good example of early 20th century French/European music. Cheap price Disadvantages: Not distinct or ground-breaking enough
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Nationality: French
Born: Paris 1899
Died: Paris 1963
Specialist genres: Stage works, concertos, piano music.
Francis Poulenc had a relatively well-supported life, being born into a family of pharmaceutical manufacturers he never had to earn a living. Like many famous composers he began learning his skill at a very young age, at five he started the piano. He specifically tried not to in his learning process ... ...his music as much his own as possible as stated by his self-description "I am a musician without a label". Influences which did affect him though were the immediate post-ww1 years which in certain parts of France had created a new atmosphere of hope and vision away from the horrors of war. Additionally the Parisian street life of cafe's, music halls and circus bands also played heavily in influencing him. From this he became part of the 'Les Six' ...
Puma1000 17.04.2005
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