Eight Polish Songs, skilfully set to harmony by Francis Poulenc, in prelude to the crown jewel of Three Songs of Bilitis, joined in these ethereal heights by Debussy and Pierre Louÿs in a diaphanous evocation of torrid and voluptuous passions. With unbridled enthusiasm, Léa Trommenschlager visits the creative territories of our present day : Yellow Leaves, premiered in 2012, is a cycle of melodies by Charlotte Bray on the themes of love and betrayal, in a succession of haïku.

HSBC laureates from the European Academy of Music, in partnership with the Festival of Aix-en-Provence

Léa Trommenschlager soprano
Elizabete Šīrante piano

Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)
Huit Chansons polonaises

Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Trois Chansons de Bilitis

Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
On This Island

Charlotte Bray (1982-)
Yellow Leaves