Face-à-Face: mélodies françaises: Concert modéré

French poetry set to music:
During the 19th century, the French songs flourished and thrived. In this moderated concert, Émilie Munera reveals the secrets behind the history and composition of these poetic musical works, and explains how composers such as Hector Berlioz, Francis Poulenc and Gabriel Fauré set the words of their fellow countrymen to music.

The music: Mélodies françaises
The artists: Victoire Bunel (mezzo soprano); Enguerrand de Hys (tenor); Émilie Munera (commentary)