L'embarquement pour Cythère

Francis Poulenc

With his inimitable charm and wit, Poulenc recalls childhood memories in this delightful work.  On the first page of the score he has written:

To Henri Lavouelle

This reminiscence of the banks of the

River Marne so dear to my childhood

Your loving friend

Francis Poulenc

October '51

© Claire and Antoinette Cann 1996