Les Chansons de Prévert 1934-1962

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Jacques Prévert is undoubtedly one of the greatest French poets of the 20th century. A genial figure of eternal Paris, he has an innate sense of words, rhymes, and sounds, which he applied in poetry, of course, but also in theater, cinema, and even music. The songs of Jacques Prévert, whether they are musical adaptations of his poems or written for cinema, have been recorded by many contemporary artists. Some have become major international standards like Les feuilles mortes composed by Joseph Kosma. Olivier Julien highlights, in this 3CD box set, the musical journey of the poet's works and his timeless interpreters: from Lys Gauty to Piaf, Montand, and Marlene Dietrich. Patrick Frémeaux