Poulenc: Songs after Poems of Guillame Apollinaire

Right from the aplomb with which he negotiates an unintentionally ironic phrase seconds after the start - it translates as 'If by misfortune I had been German' - he has the agile lightness of... — BBC Music Magazine, July 2011, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 15th Nov 2010
Catalogue No: MDG6031658
Label: MDG
Series: Scene, Poulenc complete songs for baritone and piano

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Poulenc: Banalités

Holger Falk (baritone), Alessandro Zuppardo (piano)

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Holger Falk (baritone), Alessandro Zuppardo (piano)

Poulenc: Calligrammes

Holger Falk (baritone), Alessandro Zuppardo (piano)

Poulenc: Le Bestiaire ou Cortege d'Orphee

Holger Falk (baritone), Alessandro Zuppardo (piano)

Poulenc: Bleuet

Holger Falk (baritone), Alessandro Zuppardo (piano)

Poulenc: Trois Poèmes de Louise Lalanne

Holger Falk (baritone), Alessandro Zuppardo (piano)

Poulenc: Rosemonde

Holger Falk (baritone), Alessandro Zuppardo (piano)

Poulenc: Mélodies (2) de Guillaume Apollinaire

Holger Falk (baritone), Alessandro Zuppardo (piano)

Poulenc: Quatre poemes de Guillaume Apollinaire

Holger Falk (baritone), Alessandro Zuppardo (piano)

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Poulenc heard Apollinaire reading his poetry in Paris and immortalised him in his songs. Here Holger Falk and his Italian piano accompanist Alessandro Zuppardo reacquaint us with the poet’s impressive words in their musical settings. Falk has made a name for himself as a highly expressive song interpreter and Zuppardo has specialized in song accompaniment so these works are in expert hands.

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July 2011

Right from the aplomb with which he negotiates an unintentionally ironic phrase seconds after the start - it translates as 'If by misfortune I had been German' - he has the agile lightness of touch and the breadth of phrasing that this repertoire insists on...Falk's singing is unfailingly persuasive and full of interior feeling.

March 2011

The German Holger Falk and his Italian accomplice Alessandro Zuppardo clearly have this music in their bloodstream. Only the occasional word reveals Falk as non-native and, in general, his French is most impressive. He has an excellent sense of line, a fine sense of drama and a sweet tone that suits Poulenc well.

22nd May 2013

MDG have found a real vein of gold with Holger Falk. His vocal tone is gorgeously modulated and very easy on the ear, projecting the texts entirely comprehensibly...and taking Poulenc’s varied moods without a trace of strain.

Poulenc: Songs after Poems of Guillame Apollinaire

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