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P Poulenc, Francis 1899 - 1963 · Early 20th century

8 Nocturnes, FP 56

FP
Early 20th century Nocturnes 15 minutes

Dedicated to Various; pour Suzette; à Janine Salles; à Paul Collaer; à Julien Green; à Jean Michel Frank; à Waldemar Strenger; à Fred Timar.

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Sheet music · public domain · 7 editions Open on IMSLP →
Composed
1930–38
First published
1932–39
Period
Early 20th century
Catalogue
FP
Dedication
Various; pour Suzette; à Janine Salles; à Paul Collaer; à Julien Green; à Jean Michel Frank; à Waldemar Strenger; à Fred Timar
Movements
8

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8 nocturnes: 1. Sans traîner () 2. Bal des jeunes filles. Très animé () 3. Les cloches de Malines. Modéré mais sans lenteur () 4. Bal fantôme. Lent, très las et piano () 5. Phalènes. Presto misterioso () 6. Très calme mais sans traîner () 7. Assez allant () 8. (pour servir de coda au cycle) Très modéré ()

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