Biographies, Classical Composers, Francis Poulenc

Refreshingly open about the limits of the evidence, especially for the composer's various flings, Nichols provides rich context making this essential reading for anyone interested in the French... — BBC Music MagazineMore…

an absolutely indispensable listening guide to the songs themselves, yet the wealth of information it contains gives us so much more. [This] marvellous book... sends you back to listen to Poulenc's... — Gramophone MagazineMore…

Melodie enthusiasts . . . will find the volume beneficial in their study of the songs of Poulenc. The IPA transcriptions are a convenient reference, and it is admirable that the authors recognize... — Journal of SingingMore…

Ivry's much-needed and informative Poulenc captures the French between-wars scene vividly — Sunday TelegraphMore…

Poulenc's music is widely performed and extremely popular, and Keck's biobibliography, the first of its kind, should therefore be enthusiastically welcomed. Although the annotated bibliography... — ChoiceMore…

It is good that in his centenary year such attention should have been accorded him in the volume Francis Poulenc: music, art and literature...This fine volume represents an important step — The TimesMore…

Now we have the most complete reference source yet on the music, Carl B. Schmidt's catalogue. This monumental study provides Poulenc performers and scholars with a wealth of information about... — Notes: Journal of the Music Library AssociationMore…

this book does go to the heart of Poulenc and it deserves to be read — The TimesMore…