Air romantique

Air romantique (FR) Romantic Air. Poulenc's setting (1927 / 28, Airs chantés #1) for voice and piano of the fourth poem from Book VII of Stances (Stanzas, 1899 / 1901) by Moréas. Poulenc writes: »This song must be sung very rapidly, »the wind in your face.« The tempo must be implacable.« The song is dedicated to François Hepp.