Georges Auric

8 Poèmes de Jean Cocteau

Immerse yourself in the avant-garde charm of 20th-century France with the “8 Poèmes de Jean Cocteau” for medium voice and piano. Published by the renowned Editions Max Eschig, this exquisite song collection masterfully captures the poetic brilliance, subtle wit, and evocative depth of Jean Cocteau's poetry.

The cycle enchants with its stylistic richness, comprising eight expressive musical miniatures: “Hommage à Erik Satie”, “Réveil”, “École de guerre”, “Aglaé”, “Place des invalides”, “Marie Laurencien”, “Biplan le matin”, and the atmospheric “Portrait d'Henri Rousseau”. The balanced interplay between the vocal line and piano accompaniment offers medium voices wonderful opportunities for nuanced interpretation. An essential sheet music edition for recitals, concert performances, and all devotees of French art song.