Francis Poulenc (1899-1963), a central figure in 20th-century French music, combined wit, charm, and depth in his compositions. A member of the group “Les Six,”[…]

Francis Poulenc, a luminary of 20th-century classical music, was born on January 7, 1899, in Paris, France. He emerged as one of the leading figures[…]

The Gloria by Francis Poulenc, FP 177, scored for soprano solo, large orchestra, and chorus, is a setting of the Gloria text from the mass[…]