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The discovery of Paul Éluard’s poetry ignited a fire in Poulenc to compose this cycle about love, friendship, dreams and journeys. Poulenc’s musical interpretation of Éluard’s poems brings a new appreciation of both poet and composer. The piece translates as 'As the day so the night.' Composer: Francis Poulenc Performer: Ben Johnson (Tenor) Performer: Tom Primrose (Piano) Recording date: 22 January 2012 Date of broadcast: 19 June 2012
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