British tenor John Mark Ainsley and pianist Malcolm Martineau perform Friendly Persuasions on their 2016 album French Connections. The cycle was premiered by Mr Ainsley and Mr Martineau at Wigmore Hall. The cycle is dedicated to Malcom Martineau.
Friendly Persuasions: Songs in Homage to Poulenc
(Texts by Gene Scheer)
1. Wanda Landowska
2. Pierre Bernac
3. Raymonde Linossier
4. Paul Eluard