The human voice is a fortyminute, oneact opera for soprano and orchestra composed by francis poulenc in 1958. Written during the nazi occupation of france, it was premiered in london in english by the bbc in 1945. Two lovers, who have decided to break up once and for all, are talking to the phone for the last time. Poulenc s only large serious opera, dialogues des carmelites 1957. Poulenc was so captivated by this particular volume, and so intent on setting it to music right away, that he abandoned and never revisited the violin concerto he was working on, and instead set about composing his great choral cantata figure humaine in 1943. The human voice, text by jean cocteau, has as its only visible character a distraught young woman conversing by telephone with her lover. Here the aural vividness is so sufficient, the identification of the singer so complete, that one never feels a need to see the changing expressions of the face or the oppression of the rooms. Even though it is only 20 minutes in length, the work is a supreme test of stamina, technical agility, range, aural skill and musicianship. Imslp does not assume any sort of legal responsibility or liability. Performed, april 20, 2017 leshowitz recital hall john j. Monodrama in oneact, french libretto by jean cocteau after his play of the same name. In stock usually ships in mf days guaranteed same day shipping for orders with ups 1, 2. Hanging on the telephone opera norths new production of francis poulencs devastating.
Much of poulencs composition reflects the telephone conversation. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The work touches on many of operas classic themes, such as tragedy and unrequited love, but framing them within the context of telephone conversations shared between elle and her unheard former lover. This fine volume represents an important step times literary supplement without doubt, francis poulenc. Tickets purchased online, by phone or at the box office cannot be. Cocteau often illustrated his texts on his own, but this time he wanted the young artist bernard buffet to do the honor. Telecharger poulenc pdf par renaud machart telecharger votre fichier ebook. Pdf on jun 7, 2002, alessandra comini and others published. Figure humaine the face of man by francis poulenc 1899. Francis poulenc composer 18991963 play streams in full or download mp3 from.
After purchasing your tickets online you may download them in pdf format and print them. Cali school of music montclair state university elle. It might seem remarkable that this is the first complete recording of the piano version of poulencs last opera. Much of poulenc s composition reflects the telephone conversation. In this piece, cocteaus theme of human loneliness and fear assumes a tragic dimension. Music, art and literature is a major contribution to poulenc studies indeed, to french musical scholarship in general and is sure. Francis poulenc, who knew cocteau for most of his adult life, wrote an opera for soprano and orchestra in 1958 based on cocteaus play. Figure humaine, an album by francis poulenc, swedish radio choir, peter dijkstra on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Francis poulenc, who knew cocteau for most of his adult life, wrote an opera. Piano, vocal sheet music book by francis poulenc 18991963. Francis poulenc composed this operatic monologue for denise duval, his favourite singer, who created the role under the direction of georges pretre, with staging and scenery by jean cocteau, who also wrote the libretto.
Shop and buy figure humaine the face of man sheet music. This reissue in harmonia mundis hmgold series features soprano felicity lott in a program of intensely dramatic music by poulenc. This selection of essays translated into english covers such subjects as the links between poulenc, matisse and dufy, the birth of the dialogues, the role of private patronage, an analysis of tel jour telle nuit and a comparison between cocteaus voix humaine and the setting by poulenc. Reviews it is good that in his centenary year such attention should have been accorded him in the volume francis poulenc. Choir, piano sheet music book by francis poulenc 18991963. Francis poulenc composer 18991963 play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical. This collection of poulencs choral works is centered on his masterpiece, figure humaine.
In addition to the threedisc hitsthe bsides set, princes 1993 release list included separate editions of the two hits volumes. The opera chronicles the final telephone conversation between the sole character and her estranged lover. The work is based on the play of the same name by jean cocteau, who, along with french soprano denise duval, worked closely with poulenc in preparation for the operas premiere. In the role of woman elena kelessidi, a famous singer and an equally stunning actor. Poulenc, francis early 20th century style early 20th century secular cantatas cantatas for 12 voices for unaccompanied voices scores featuring the voice. Waleckxs second contribution, a musical confession. Selected correspondence 19151963, translated and edited by sidney buckland, london, gollancz, 1991, 448 p this work remains a valuable document for english readers who will find in it a selection of 350 letters written.
The following 114 pages are in this category, out of 114 total. It demands everything from a performer, and felicity lott is one. Michele mariotti, conductor, and emma dante, stage director. The human voice is a fortyminute, oneact opera for soprano and. This new recording presents two vocal works by poulenc, showing two different sides of the composer. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Ricordila voix humaine free sheet music download pdf. During the fortyminute work, she sings in a declamatory manner into a telephone, which serves as a sign of the unrevealed man at the other end. Jean cocteau, the poet, and bernard buffet, the painter.
All 114 recordings 6 naxos 108 s scores 106 p parts 16 v vocal scores 9 a arrangements and transcriptions airs chantes, fp 46. It was first performed in french in 1946 in brussels, then in paris on 22 may 1947. Tenebrae is more than capable of tackling this repertoire and this disc promises to provide a new benchmark in interpretations of the work. The piano version has been readily available, but poulenc did not want it to be. Vocal score paperback november 1, 1986 by francis poulenc composer 5. Voix humaine 8, inspired by an organ stop called vox humana that imitates a human voice, layers a very barebones incense accord with a host of creamy, sweet white. Poulencs social and creative circle was destroyed by the war.
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