Word: poulenc
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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DIED. Pierre Bernac, 80, French baritone who performed with the late composer-pianist Francis Poulenc for 25 years; of heart disease; in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, France. Though best known for his interpretations of Poulenc art songs and other French vocal music, Bernac was also at home in the German and English repertory. Bernac, praised more for his technique and interpretative grace than for his voice, stopped performing in 1960 and concentrated on training singers in Europe and America...
...Dialogues of the Carmelites, April 28. Poulenc's intellectual treatment of this story of a French convent martyred during the French Revolution has received a simple, stark, and thoroughly convincing presentation from the Met for three years now. Regine Crespin's age has taken the lusciousness out of her voice, but her insight and style are perfect for the role of the Old Prioress. Maria Ewing in the lead and Betsy Norden as Sister Constance both shine with youth and youthful voices. The Met in Boston reports that Carmelites isn't selling well, so it's probably your best chance...
...Bach, Poulenc, Reinecke--Alan Weiss, flute; Elizabeth Lee '80, piano; Adams House...
...Mastu Singers: Music of Poulenc and Rossini--University Lutheran Church, 8:30 p.m. (call 862-6459 for tickets...
Pianist Randolph Nichols plays Mozart, Brahins, POULENC AND Chpin. At Longy School of Music, 1 Follen St., Cambridge, at 8:30 p.m. Tickets at $3.00. Call 861-0497 for info...