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Brilliant Version of the Tragically Neglected Sinfonietta

Sussex Pond Pudding | Somewhere in the desert, CA | 11/15/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Poulenc's Sinfonietta remains one of my very favorite pieces by my very favorite composer. It is generally regarded as a marginal piece as evidenced by the few recordings. Having heard many if not all of them I can say with absolute certainty that this is the one to buy. It is typical Poulenc: playful, mischievous, fun and dead serious. There are moments that can bring a man to tears with its beauty. It may be a minor work to most of the classical world but they are oh so wrong in neglecting it. I see that this is out of print (although it is avaliable in a boxed set in Europe...well worth acquiring if you care to search it out) but the used prices are very reasonable considering the magnitude of the work and the performance."