Paul Isaacs Poulenc is not underrated at all! Almost all his works are constantly performed all over the planet, just think of his Gloria and his Stabat Mater... and his so wonderfully amazing chamber music!
C'est magnifique et d'une architecture tragi-comic, comme souvent chez Poulenc, il y a des moments de grandes tendresse, parfois de détresse, et ensuite, beaucoup d'humour...C'est une partition merveilleuse et qui manrque une époque....
Plutôt "tragi-COMIQUE": avec votre nom francais, vous devriez faire gaffe à l'orthographe francais. Pour ce qui est de l'humour de Poulenc, c'était justement ce qui l'aidait à supporter le reste.
Quand j'étais enfant, ma grand-mère se promenant avec moi sur les coteaux de Noizay, réagit à mon écoute d'une merveilleuse musique émanant d'une fenêtre ouverte : "Ecoute, c'est Francis Poulenc." Je n'ai jamais oublié ce moment.
During my studies at Utah State University, one of the professors in the music department transcribed the orchestra parts for band, which we played in concert. I still think of one place in the first movement that Poulenc portrays the villain chasing the fair maiden. Playing this was pure fun. This recording is absolutely great; I had heard it before. Thanks for making it available on RUclips!
There aren't many classical music composers whose music inspires affection towards the composer. Haydn is certainly one. Poulenc is another. Bach, whom I adore, inspires awe and boundless admiration, but not necessarily affection.
James Lande The melodies you refer to can also be heard in his " Modele Animale".Poulenc is my favorite composer. I am fortunate to have his entire works on the EMI collection.
Beginning at 10:00 of the 2nd movement, and again at 12:58 of the 2nd movement, is one of the most poignant passages in symphonic music, a passage that always causes me think of all the people I've loved...and lost.
Wonderful clean and precise performance better than Lebeck Sisters but who are they? Always struck by the fascinating similar idea of semi static gamerlan(?) music found in Prokovievs 3rd Cto I believe the two composers together in Paris played cards and Poulenc wrote a sonata in memory of him We could do with a few real entertaining composers now!
I first heard this on 45s with Whittemore and Lowe/Mitropoulis/Minneapolis--also heard them perform this with the Honolulu Sym around 1969. This performance sounds pretty good to me.
What??-- cannot reveal names? Who is the pianist? I would feel slighted if I played this well and get no credit. Nevertheless nice performance and thanks for posting. I will figure it out.
Two years ago you wrote - "Sorry to disappoint, but I cannot reveal their names at this time." "At this time" does not imply "at any time". How about now?
Perhaps one of the most underrated composers ever.
I totally agree.
Paul Isaacs Poulenc is not underrated at all! Almost all his works are constantly performed all over the planet, just think of his Gloria and his Stabat Mater... and his so wonderfully amazing chamber music!
Less underrated than underexposed.
C'est magnifique et d'une architecture tragi-comic, comme souvent chez Poulenc, il y a des moments de grandes tendresse, parfois de détresse, et ensuite, beaucoup d'humour...C'est une partition merveilleuse et qui manrque une époque....
Plutôt "tragi-COMIQUE": avec votre nom francais, vous devriez faire gaffe à l'orthographe francais. Pour ce qui est de l'humour de Poulenc, c'était justement ce qui l'aidait à supporter le reste.
Francis Poulenc a toujours été un mélodiste aussi raffiné qu'exceptionnel et un merveilleux pianiste. Cela se vérifie une fois de plus ici...
i agree the pianists really do stretch it for polenc
Quand j'étais enfant, ma grand-mère se promenant avec moi sur les coteaux de Noizay, réagit à mon écoute d'une merveilleuse musique émanant d'une fenêtre ouverte : "Ecoute, c'est Francis Poulenc."
Je n'ai jamais oublié ce moment.
Fantastic, So Vivid Musicality....Poulenc was a Master.
One of my favorite pieces of contemporary music! Great!
During my studies at Utah State University, one of the professors in the music department transcribed the orchestra parts for band, which we played in concert. I still think of one place in the first movement that Poulenc portrays the villain chasing the fair maiden. Playing this was pure fun. This recording is absolutely great; I had heard it before. Thanks for making it available on RUclips!
One of the great works for two pianos and orchestra
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing!
Poulenc's quirky sense of humor is both engaging and endearing.
There aren't many classical music composers whose music inspires affection towards the composer. Haydn is certainly one. Poulenc is another. Bach, whom I adore, inspires awe and boundless admiration, but not necessarily affection.
yes, a very fresh and original interpretation indeed
James Lande The melodies you refer to can also be heard in his " Modele Animale".Poulenc is my favorite composer. I am fortunate to have his entire works on the EMI collection.
Beginning at 10:00 of the 2nd movement, and again at 12:58 of the 2nd movement, is one of the most poignant passages in symphonic music, a passage that always causes me think of all the people I've loved...and lost.
This is excellent. You really MUST credit the performers above.
bellissimo, grazie
Superb!! Certainly original!
Wonderful clean and precise performance better than Lebeck Sisters but who are they? Always struck by the fascinating similar idea of semi static gamerlan(?) music found in Prokovievs 3rd Cto I believe the two composers together in Paris played cards and Poulenc wrote a sonata in memory of him We could do with a few real entertaining composers now!
Francis Poulenc et Jacques Février, en piano
Orchestra National de la RTF conducted by Georges Prêtre.
WRONG! But thanks anyway. I am the conductor and both pianists are Americans - fancy that!
C'est absolument superbe.
Bravo
Excellente interprétation toute en distinction et énergie sans l'ambiance maniérée qu'on entend parfois
Magnificent !
Excellente interprétation qui élimine l'ambiance maniérée qu'on entend parfois
I first heard this on 45s with Whittemore and Lowe/Mitropoulis/Minneapolis--also heard them perform this with the Honolulu Sym around 1969. This performance sounds pretty good to me.
I have a wonderful version like this, L. Bernstein, Ny Phil, A Gold and R Fizdale on pianos. I've always though it very good by my listening taste.
For anyone wondering it is Martha Argerich who is playing.
Really? You state that with such confidence. Read below for a hint. BTW there are TWO pianists here.
Well played. Much better than the Lebeck sisters. My teachers Steven & Nadya Gordon recorded the 1953 duo sonate of Poulenc. So much color.
This is far better then the one perform by Labaque sisters and Algerich, something those Algerich-bot will not dare to say so.
Shazam says it’s Tacchino and Ringeissen, on pianos, Pretre and Orch. De Monte Carlo.
maestrojimbo
8 years ago
No - they are both Americans - conductor (me) and orchestra, too!
Can you tell us yet ?
La délicatesse du jeu est bouleversante. Mais qui sont les interprètes ??
What??-- cannot reveal names? Who is the pianist? I would feel slighted if
I played this well and get no credit. Nevertheless nice performance and thanks for posting. I will figure it out.
How old is this recording ? is it Gold and Fizdale ?
Philippe Cassard and Cedric Pescia?
Magnifique. Mais quel désagrément de voir la Caisse d'Epargne débarquer en plein mouvement lent pour un message publicitaire.
Since we have to guess Daniel Glover???
Will be back with new guess daily, perhaps giving the wrong name
will get results.
This piano concerto is very French.
hmmmm
So true. You can practically see Ravel in this piece.
Pierce & Jonas
Sorry to disappoint, but I cannot reveal their names at this time.
Duchable and Collard. You’re welcome
No - they are not French.
Two years ago you wrote - "Sorry to disappoint, but I cannot reveal their names at this time." "At this time" does not imply "at any time". How about now?
+Gerry Rains "At this time" still applies - sorry.
Why post it at all then? Are you violating copyright law?
I post it because I can and it's a beautiful piece. Why don't YOU post something on your channel?
why can't you reveal their names?
OK - John and Jane Doe
No - they are both Americans.