with Francis Poulenc, Jacques Février and Orchestra National de la RTF conducted by Georges Prêtre.
Concerto for Two Pianos
(2nd movement)
with Francis Poulenc, Jacques Février and Orchestra National de la RTF conducted by Georges Prêtre.
Concerto for Two Pianos
(3rd movement)
with Francis Poulenc, Jacques Février and Orchestra National de la RTF conducted by Georges Prêtre.
''La Voix Humaine'' (final scene)
with Carole Farley.
Ave Verum Corpus
"L'Embarquement pour Cythère"
Piano-Duo
Gerwig & Gonzalez
A selection of DVDs :
Francis Poulenc & Friends
EMI Classics
Thanks to EMI Classics for making possible a revival of these vivid pictures from the past, especially those of Poulenc and Février in the Concerto for 2 Pianos! Even though some of the images are on YouTube, the complete version of this DVD really is a must.
DVD available on
Dialogues des Carmélites
Marthe Keller - Jan Latham-Koenig
Arthaus Musik
Marthe Keller's fantastic production for the Opéra National du Rhin in Strasbourg (perhaps the most beautiful ever of the Dialogues), perfect direction (by Jan Latham-Koenig, a great lover of Poulenc) and the excellent stage design mean that this DVD is a must-have!
DVD available on
Dialogues de Carmélites
Riccardo Muti - Robert Carsen
TDK UK
The pronunciation of Bernanos' text here sometimes makes one aware of the non-French cast, but what energy, what reverence! Robert Carsen's astonishing production exudes intelligence and is teeming with symbolism.
Crespin, a great collaborator of Poulenc's, sings a few of the mélodies in this DVD, of which one of the bonus sections has filmed performances of Duval accompanied by Poulenc in 1959 and 1961.
DVD available on
La Voix Humaine
Denise Duval
Dir. Dominique Delouche
Doriane Films
In Dominique Delouche's 1970 film version we can marvel at the wonderful acting skills of Denise Duval, who created this role in 1959.
Thirty years later, she went on to give an amazing master class, which is also included on this invaluable DVD.
