My friends and myself: Conversations [with] Francis Poulenc

Author: Francis Poulenc

Publisher:  Dennis Dobson, London

Year: 1978

ISBN: -10: 0234772514 /-13: 978-0234772515

Binding: Hard Cover

Condition: Very good condition, all pages intact, no markings or highlights

Dust Jacket condition: Very good condition, no visible damages, a slight tear on the back <1cm minor aging.

Language: English

Page Count: 152

Details: First edition

Synopsis: First heard on the Swiss Radio, these conversations with Stephane Audel were published after Poulenc himself had checked and approved the manuscript. This unique document tells us, in Poulenc’s own words, the story of his career and religious beliefs which inspired him. Through his gift of friendship, we’re provided with the affectionate portraits of Satie, Max Jacob, Apollinaire, Falla, Eluard, Monegger, Prokofiev, Ravel and Stravinsky, which are among the many delights of My Friends and Myself. Poulenc has something of a playboy and a monk in him – his complex personality cannot be summarized in just few words. Rich in scenic detail and piercing anecdote, this book gives the key to his paradoxical character. What is more, it is a valuable testament to a musician who was amongst the closest of today’s French composers and truly a Parisian figure. The illustrations come from the composer’s personal collection of photographs.