Poulenc, Francis. (1899-1963). Entretiens avec Claude Rostand - INSCRIBED. Paris: R. Julliard. 1954. First edition. 12mo, orig. wrappers. Frontis. portrait. Affectionately signed and inscribed by Poulenc on 1/2 title to his Doctor, with a playful if somewhat cryptic inscription: "Au cher Docteur Chevalier pour le changer du ton de "nos" entretiens. Tres affectuesement, Francis Poulenc. Decembre 54."
A very fine item from the French composer and pianist. "Member of Les Six... in the field of French religious music he disputes supremacy with Messiaen, in that of the melodie he is the most distinguished master since the death of Faure" (New Grove, 15: 163).
A very fine item from the French composer and pianist. "Member of Les Six... in the field of French religious music he disputes supremacy with Messiaen, in that of the melodie he is the most distinguished master since the death of Faure" (New Grove, 15: 163).
Poulenc, Francis. (1899-1963). Entretiens avec Claude Rostand - INSCRIBED. Paris: R. Julliard. 1954. First edition. 12mo, orig. wrappers. Frontis. portrait. Affectionately signed and inscribed by Poulenc on 1/2 title to his Doctor, with a playful if somewhat cryptic inscription: "Au cher Docteur Chevalier pour le changer du ton de "nos" entretiens. Tres affectuesement, Francis Poulenc. Decembre 54."
A very fine item from the French composer and pianist. "Member of Les Six... in the field of French religious music he disputes supremacy with Messiaen, in that of the melodie he is the most distinguished master since the death of Faure" (New Grove, 15: 163).
A very fine item from the French composer and pianist. "Member of Les Six... in the field of French religious music he disputes supremacy with Messiaen, in that of the melodie he is the most distinguished master since the death of Faure" (New Grove, 15: 163).