Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)

Sécheresses (1937)

cantata for mixed choir and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1937
    • Duration: 18 mn
    • Publisher: Durand
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Edward James.

Detailed formation
  • mixed choir
  • 3 flutes, 3 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, celesta, timpani, percussionist, harp, strings

Premiere information

Table of contents

I. Les Sauterelles
II. Le Village abandonné
III. Le Faux avenir
IV. Le Squelette de la mer