Montparnasse

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Mythological home of Greek poets, it's also an area of Paris and - from the 1920s - her heart of culture. Though 'Poverty was a luxury there', Poulenc's love song tells there's more to life than money. Composer: Francis Poulenc Performer: Ben Johnson (Tenor) Performer: James Baillieu (Piano) Date of broadcast: 19 July 2012