Date of Award
2017
Type
Thesis
Major
Music Performance - Vocal Performance
Degree Type
Master of Music in Music Performance
Department
Schwob School of Music
First Advisor
Earl Coleman
Second Advisor
Dr. Andree Martin
Third Advisor
Dr. Scott Harris
Abstract
Francis Poulenc is known for setting text of lesser-known poets. He set six of Louise de Vilmorin’s poems from Fiancailles pour rire to music. The style in which Vilmorin writes is quite intriguing, while Poulenc’s method of setting the text brings the mysteries of her poems to life. Their collaboration produced a charming work. The author will provide an in-depth poetic and musical analysis of Poulenc’s set Fiancailles pour rire. This study of Fiancailles pour rire may be used as a performance guide.
Recommended Citation
Gasson, Mary Elizabeth, "A Poetic and Musical Analysis of Fiancailles Pour Rire By Francis Poulenc with Poems by Louise De Vilmorin" (2017). Theses and Dissertations. 282.
https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/theses_dissertations/282
