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There was a stellar soprano debut in the all-star cast for Poulenc’s drama of faith and fanaticism
La Voix humaine and Les Mamelles de Tirésias are sung with vibrant clarity
Olivier Py’s production of Poulenc’s opera is beautiful and a little terrifying
A purely choral piece by Poulenc set the tone for an evening of varied moods
James Levine presided over an evening of French music that was by turns piquant and poignant
The soprano proved that a relatively small voice can make a big impact
A birthday party worthy of its wickedly elegant, uniquely talented protagonist
Sensuous fervour contrasts with carefree elegance and erotic urbanity in this disc that represents the composer’s two extremes
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