Factoids:
- Poulenc was a member of Les Six the group of intellectual French/Swiss composers
- Poulenc was deeply affected by the passing of a friend in 1923.
- Following this tragic event, he wrote almost exclusively sacred works.
- This particular piece, written in 1961 is one of his most famous works.
- Given the text, it is appropriately light-hearted in sound.
- Poulenc had mentioned thinking of "Monks playing soccer" as he composed this piece.
- You can certainly hear that playful nature in this movement.
- Enjoy!
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