La Voix humaine
opera by Poulenc
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La Voix humaine (The Human Voice) is a 1959 opera by French composer Francis Poulenc. It is a monodrama, meaning it is designed for a single performer. The opera features a distraught young woman conversing with her lover on the telephone. The text for the opera was written by Jean Cocteau. Poulenc was known for his witty and often humorous compositions, but also for works that explored deeper emotions, and La Voix humaine showcases this range.12
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