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Poulenc, Francis
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Poulenc, Francis
- Autograph manuscript of "L'enfant muet", a setting of Lorca, with the composer's dedication ("à Geneviève Touraine"), unsigned but dated "Noizay Août 47"
- paper
notated in dark blue ink on three three-stave systems per page, a setting of Lorca: "L'enfant cherche sa voix"
2 pages, oblong 4to (c.23.5 x 32.5cm), 12-stave paper ("G.B.T"), creasing along central fold and to the margins, a few tears to the edges, slightly affecting a few words
2 pages, oblong 4to (c.23.5 x 32.5cm), 12-stave paper ("G.B.T"), creasing along central fold and to the margins, a few tears to the edges, slightly affecting a few words
Literature
C.B.Schmidt, The Music of Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) : A Catalogue (Oxford 1996), FP.136.
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This is an attractive song dating from Poulenc's maturity. It was published with the dedication to Geneviève Touraine as the first of Trois chansons de F. García Lorca (Paris: Heugel, 1947 (where it is dated "summer 1947"). Lorca's poem is "El niño mudo" from Canciones. 1921-1924, no.9 ('Trasmundo'). Poulenc admitted to Bernac that he found it difficult to render the subtlety of Lorca's poems ("...mais j'en sortirai..."). The composer described this song as having something of the "artless" simple manner of Debussy, without claiming to match that genius.