Poulenc, Francis. (1899-1963)
Two Scores from the Library of James Shomate
Paris: Chez Durand. 1948. Third issue. Two Poulenc scores from the library of renowned vocal accompanist, James Shomate (Anna Moffo's favorite):Tel jour telle nuit. Neuf mélodies sur des poems de Paul Eluard. Paris: Chez Durand, 1948. Third issue. Upright folio. Piano-Vocal Score. Piano-Vocal Score. Title; [i] (blank); 1-23 pp. [PN] D. & F. 12,776 (1-9). Brown wrappers mostly split along the spine, edges a little ragged, pencil markings and ownership signature on cover and title. FB 86. Schmidt 1c.
First performed by Poulenc and Pierre Bernac in February of 1937, the song cycle is based on nine poems by Paul Eluard.
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Douze chants. Pour voix moyennes. Paris: Chez Durand & Cie., 1948. Upright folio. Piano-Vocal Score. Title; Index; 1-44 pp. [PN] D. & F. 13, 359. Brown wrappers mostly split along the spine, edges quite ragged, pencil markings and ownership signature on cover. (9167)
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