Poulenc

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A Christmas Caroll from Westminster Abbey (Hyperion)

A first rate Christmas compilation [JQ]

Milhaud LeBoeufsurleToit Chandos

Milhaud: Le Boeuf sur le toit, La Création du Monde (Chandos)

A highly desirable compilation of the some of the best music of its type and era, undemanding but wholly entertaining [RMo]

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Choir of St John’s Cambridge: O Holy Night (Signum)

A most enjoyable Christmas programme, superbly performed [JQ]

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Ravel & Poulenc: Daphnis et Chloé & Gloria (CSO Resound)

(Déjà Review) Marvelous playing, glowing sound, inspired coupling [BR]

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Poulenc plays Poulenc and Satie (SOMM Ariadne)

Entirely delightful music in engaging, expert performances [JQ]

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Rarities of Piano Music at Schloss Husum 2024 (Danacord)

A satisfying journey through technical invention and stylistic variety [JF]

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Joseph Moog (piano): Belle Époque (Naïve)

A dizzying array of piano treasures in effortlessly marvellous performances [RCh]

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Poulenc: Piano Works (Meridian)

Pianistic sophistication, sentiment, wit and wonder [JF]

French School Pianists play French concertos (APR)

This thoroughly absorbing set shines a light on spectacular pianism and unearths welcome rarities [RCh]

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Poulenc: Gloria & Schubert: Mass No 5 (Berlin Classics)

The youth choir Dresdner Kreuzchor struggles to produce a sound strong enough for these works [GPJ]

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Poulenc: Piano works (Meridian)

A serious view of Poulenc from an unexpected source [RMas]

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Poulenc & Francaix: Chamber music (Capriccio)

(Déjà Review) A thoroughly engaging disc of very worthwhile music all superbly recorded [DM]

Sacred Choral Music (Oehms Classics)

Déjà Review) A rare treat for lovers of choral music, and for lovers of French music too [GPJ]

Poulenc, Pärt & Prokofiev: Mirrors (Naïve)

A fine disc, beautifully programmed and with a superb performance of the Poulenc sonata [GPu]

Aline van Barentzen Meloclassic MC1080

Aline van Barentzen (piano) Radio Archives Edition (Meloclassic)

Pianophiles will warmly embrace this latest addition to the Meloclassic roster [SG]

Aline van Barentzen Meloclassic MC1080

Aline van Barentzen (piano) Radio Archives Edition (Meloclassic)

An absolute feast of piano recordings that greatly expands our knowledge of a pianist who has been very undeservedly forgotten [RCh]

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Poulenc: Complete Solo Piano Music (Sony Classical)

Delicious music, played with refinement and character by this masterly pianist [GPJ]

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French Works for Two Pianos (Apex)

(Déjà Review) Great value, in terms of quality and quantity [GPJ]

Poulenc: Fiançailles pour rire, La voix humaine (VOCES8 Records)

A worthy enterprise [WK]

Marko Topchii (guitar) Laureate Series Recital (Naxos)

Hard to fault, easy to accolade [ZT]

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Poulenc: Stabat Mater and Litanies à la Vierge Noire (Opus Arte)

(Déjà Review) A moving, compelling document regarding some of this unique composer’s finest music [GPJ]

Nocturne, et lumineux: Music for cello and piano (TRPTK)

Superb playing of music that needs to be better known [SG]

Duruflé & Poulenc: Requiem, Lenten Motets (Hyperion)

The Choir of Trinity College Chapel gives a consoling, inspiring performance [JF]

Patrick Gallois: French Flute Music (Naxos)

(Déjà Review) Not only for flautists – enjoyment and stimulation for all [CC]