Author: POULENC, FRANCIS.
Title: Diary of My Songs. (Journal de mes Melodies). Translated by Winifred Radford.
Description: London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1985. 0575035862. First Bi-Lingual edition. "Much of the writing has a directness, a nonchalant wit and a self-deprecating irony that are characteristic features of Poulenc's music; but the Diary is also informed by the wisdom, tenderness and profound human sympathy that lie at the root of his greatness as a composer." Pp.160, 8 pages of black & white photo illustrations, original French text facing the translation. Dark blue cloth, dustwrapper has removable clear protective wrap. Scarce. VG/VG.

Keywords: Poulenc Diary of My Songs Journal de Mes Melodies French English Translation Winifred Radford Music Composer Biography Memoirs 43714 Music


See more books from our catalog: Music