14 h 17 m, 6 fev 1899 ano - Francis Poulenc Born

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Born into rich family, didn’t have pressure to compose
Modest, religious
Wrote 150 melodies
He is the last great composer of his genre
His vocal works are specifically linked to contemporary poets - Appollinaire, Eluard, Max Jacob, Louise de Vilmorin
Poulenc closely matched his music to the poet’s particular style
Two thirds of his songs output was written for Pierre Bernac
Beautiful baritone (famous before they met)
Music partners
Had to teach himself composition