Francis Poulenc

Francis Poulenc

Country

France

Birth - Death

1899 - 1964

Occupation

Composer

Description

Classical and opera, music reflects lightness and naivety. Life-long musical partnership with Pierre Bernac. Multiple sexual partners, of which he was forthcoming to his circle of friends, which included Jean Cocteau, Baron Benjamin Britten, and Max Jacob.

See Also

• LGBTQ Classical Music Composers

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/472967/Francis-Poulenc
• http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/classicalmusic/9949429/Poulenc-a-composer-who-deserves-greater-recognition.html

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