Person

Pierre Bernac

Pierre Louis Bernac (né Bertin; 12 January 1899 – 17 October 1979) was a French singer, a baryton-martin, known as an interpreter of the French mélodie. He had a close artistic association with Francis Poulenc, with whom he performed in France and abroad. Poulenc wrote 90 songs for him during their 25-year musical partnership.

Bernac was well known as a teacher; among the singers who studied with…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
France
Born
January 12th, 1899
Died
October 17th, 1979
Labels
EMI Classics Sony Classical Accord Disques Adès Masterworks Portrait
Last updated: June 27th, 2019

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