The Mlodies of Francis Poulenc

An acknowledged master of mlodie, Francis Poulencs prolific song uvre exceeds the collections of all other French composers who wrote in this genre. Yet despite Poulencs prolific output and its significance to art song repertoire, few volumes dedicated to study of Poulencs works have appeared in print. This text offers a theory on the marginalized popularity of Poulencs songs and strategies for their study that can assist performers in their appreciation and interpretation of his work. The Mlodies of Francis Poulenc is the first work to contain the complete collection of Poulencs song compositions, providing IPA transcriptions and word-for-word translations in an easy reference format. Also included are the highly regarded poetic translations of Winifred Radford. In their introduction to the songs, Deeter and Peavler formulate a methodology for the proper interpretation and study of the Poulencs works. Finally, this work features a musical terms index, select discography of downloadable sound files, and a song title index. Teachers of singing, vocal coaches, professional singers, accompanists, and students of art song will find the The Mlodies of Francis Poulenc an invaluable tool for the study and instruction of Poulencs songs.