| Included Work | Poulenc, Francis, 1899-1963. Journal de mes mélodies. English. |
| Included Work | Poulenc, Francis, 1899-1963. Journal de mes mélodies. |
| Included Work | Radford, Winifred, translator. |
| Included Work | Johnson, Graham, writer of foreword. |
| Portion of title |
Journal de mes mélodies |
| Abstract |
From 1918 to 1960, song writing dominated Francis Poulenc's creative life. In this book he discusses all his melodies, describing their origins, commenting on performances he has heard, both good and bad, giving singers and pianists guidelines on interpretation and correcting numerous misconceptions. His diary has a directness, a nonchalant wit and a self-deprecating irony that are characteristic not only of his writings but also of his music. Above all, the diary is informed by the wisdom, tenderness and profound human sympathy that lie at the root of his greatness as a composer. In this dual language edition Poulenc's French text appears as he himself had edited it for publication before his death in 1963. It is faced page by page with an English translation, enhanced by explanatory notes and a discographical appendix and an introduction. Of value to singers, pianists, and all lovers of French music, this book adds importantly to our understanding of one of the best-loved and most approachable of 20th century composers. |
| General note | Parallel French text and English translation. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 135-136) and discography (pages 137-160). |
| Other title | Journal de mes mélodies. |
| LCCN | 85175174 |
| ISBN | 0575035862 : |
