Touraine, Geneviève
(1903–1981)
Touraine, GenevièveTouraine, GenevièveGeneviève Touraine (B * ANGERS, 1903 – D † 1981) Born Geneviève Tisserand, sister of noted French baritone Gérard Souzay, French soprano and voice teacher. The two siblings recorded a few duets together, and she also served as his accompanist in his very early career. Touraine premiered Poulenc's Fiançailles pour rire in 1942 and made numerous mélodie and opera recordings. She is the dedicatee of Poulenc's »L'enfant muet« from the Trois Chansons de F…