Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Francis Poulenc's "Half Monk, Half Rascal," a captivating journey through the neoclassical and classical genres. Released on March 6, 2012, under the OUR Recordings label, this album is a testament to Poulenc's unique ability to blend sacred and secular themes into a harmonious whole.
Spanning a concise yet impactful 56 minutes, the album features a diverse collection of tracks, each showcasing Poulenc's distinctive compositional style. From the ethereal beauty of "7 Chansons" to the spiritual depth of "4 Petites prières de Saint Francois d'Assise," and the playful charm of "Chansons françaises," Poulenc's music is a delightful exploration of the human experience.
The album opens with the delicate and introspective "La blanche neige" and closes with the lively and spirited "Chanson à boire," offering a rich tapestry of emotions and moods. Poulenc's mastery of melody and harmony shines through in every piece, making "Half Monk, Half Rascal" a standout addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection. Whether you're a longtime fan of Poulenc or new to his work, this album is sure to captivate and inspire.
Tracks
7 Chansons, FP 81: No. 1, La blanche neige (the White Snow)Francis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
7 Chansons, FP 81: No. 2, A peine defiguree (Hardly disfigured)Francis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
7 Chansons, FP 81: No. 3, Par une nuit nouvelle (a new night)Francis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
7 Chansons, FP 81: No. 4, Tous les droits (Every right)Francis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
7 Chansons, FP 81: No. 5, Belle et ressemblante (Beautiful and lifelike)Francis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
7 Chansons, FP 81: No. 6, Marie (Marie)Francis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
7 Chansons, FP 81: No. 7, Luire (Gleaming)Francis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
4 Petites prières de Saint Francois d'Assise, FP 142: No. 1, Salut, Dame Sainte (Modéré, mais sans lenteur)Francis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
4 Petites prières de Saint Francois d'Assise, FP 142: No. 2, Tout puissant, tres saint (Majestueux et eclatant)Francis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
4 Petites prières de Saint Francois d'Assise, FP 142: No. 3, Seigneur, je vous en prie (Tres expressif et fervent)Francis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
4 Petites prières de Saint Francois d'Assise, FP 142: No. 4, O mes tres chers freres (Bien calme)Francis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
Ave verum corpusFrancis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
Un soir de neige, FP 126: No. 1, De grandes cuillers de neigeFrancis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
Un soir de neige, FP 126: No. 2, La bonne neigeFrancis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
Un soir de neige, FP 126: No. 3, Bois meurtriFrancis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
Un soir de neige, FP 126: No. 4, La nuit le froid la solitudeFrancis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
Laudes de Saint Antoine de Padoue, FP 172: I. O JesuFrancis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
Laudes de Saint Antoine de Padoue, FP 172: II. O prolesFrancis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
Laudes de Saint Antoine de Padoue, FP 172: III. Laus RegiFrancis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
Laudes de Saint Antoine de Padoue, FP 172: IV. Si quaerisFrancis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
Chansons françaises, FP 130: No. 1, Margoton va t'a l'iauFrancis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
Chansons françaises, FP 130: No. 2, La belle se sied au pied de la tourFrancis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
Chansons françaises, FP 130: No. 3, Pilons l'orgeFrancis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
Chansons françaises, FP 130: No. 4, Clic, clac, dansez sabotsFrancis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
Chansons françaises, FP 130: No. 5, C'est la petit' fill' du princeFrancis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
Chansons françaises, FP 130: No. 6, La belle si nous etionsFrancis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
Chansons françaises, FP 130: No. 7, Ah! Mon beau laboureurFrancis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
Chansons françaises, FP 130: No. 8, Les tisserandsFrancis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
Chanson a boireFrancis Poulenc, DR VokalEnsemblet, Stephen Layton
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