Invariably, Francis Poulenc is described as a man of constant contradictions. A sense of ambivalence and ambiguity is readily found in his compositions, but it also extends to his sexual behavior and preferences. Poulenc was a devout Catholic and homosexual

Sonata for clarinet and piano (FP 184) Francis Poulenc Francis Poulenc Clarinet Sonata The French poet, novelist, dramatist, designer, boxing manager, playwright and filmmaker Jean Cocteau magnanimously announced in 1918, that his principal goal was the elimination of all foreign

Un joueur de flute berce les ruines (World Premiere) Les Solistes de l’Orchestre de Paris From Francis Poulenc: Complete chamber music with winds (2010) Released by Indésens Poulenc: Un joueur de flute berce les ruines For the great fan of

Poulenc: Sonata for flute and piano “Cantilena” Vincent Lucas, flute Emmanuel Strosser, piano From Promenade – The Art of the French Flute (2008) Released by Indésens Poulenc: Sonata for flute and piano “Cantilena” Beautiful recording of some exceptional music for

James Campbell, clarinetJohn York, piano Sonata for Clarinet, 2nd Movement; Romanza From Ravel & Poulenc – French Chamber Music for Woodwinds, Vol.2, Disc 2 (2006) Released by Cala Poulenc: Sonata for Clarinet The clarinet sonata was completed in 1962, few

L’ Invitation Au Chateau: IX. Act III, TangoJames Campbell, clarinetPeter Carter, violinJohn York, pianoJacky Guter, vocalJoanna Elias, vocal From Maurice Ravel / Francis Poulenc: Chamber Music for Woodwinds (2006) Released by Cala Poulenc: L’invitation au château Francis Poulenc was commissioned