PHCD 139 French Music of the 20th Century

Francis Poulenc                 Sept Chansons

Darius Milhaud                 Naissance De Venus

Claude Debussy                 Trois Chansons

Maurice Ravel                    Trois Chansons

The Modern Madrigal Singers

Olivier Messiaen                Preludes (8) for Piano

George Bennette,  Piano

This compilation disc features first rate performances of 5 of France’s most important composers of the century. A capella vocal ensemble “The Modern Madrigal Singers”, perform some of the lesser known works by these masters. These vocal works are joined by a bravura performance of the Messiaen “Eight Piano Preludes” by George Bennette.

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