Work Title
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Figure humaine
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Alternative. Title
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The Face of Man
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Name Translations
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人間の顔(カンタータ)
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Authorities
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WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 181880801; LCCN: n85136811; GND: 7635702-8; BNF: 139170737; NLA: 35978319
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Composer
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Poulenc, Francis
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Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No.
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FP 120
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I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No.
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IFP 33
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Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's
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8 movements
- I. De tous les printemps du monde
- II. En chantant les servantes s’élancent
- III. Aussi bas que le silence
- IV. Toi ma patiente
- V. Riant du ciel et des planètes
- VI. Le jour m’étonne et la nuit me fait peur
- VII. La menace sous le ciel rouge
- VIII. Liberté
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Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp.
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1943
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First Performance.
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1945/3/25
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First Publication.
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1945 ca.
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Librettist
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Paul Éluard (1895-1952)
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Language
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French
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Dedication
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Pablo Picasso (1881–1973)
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Average DurationAvg. Duration
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26 minutes
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Composer Time PeriodComp. Period
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Early 20th century
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Piece Style
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Early 20th century
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Instrumentation
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12 vocal parts a cappella (SSATBB+SSATBB)
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External Links
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Wikipedia article
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