Songs

Biała choragiewka – Le drapeau blanc

by Francis Poulenc From 8 Chansons polonaises (1934) FP69

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Biała choragiewka – Le drapeau blanc
Polish source: Rajnold Suchodolski

Warszawianka dla kochanka szyła białą chorągiewkę,
To płakała, to wzdychała, śląc modły do Boga.
Warszawiaczek zrzucił fraczek
Przeciw cara jest czamara,
Kulka w rurkę, proch w panewkę,
I dalej na wroga.

Composer

Francis Poulenc

Francis Jean Marcel Poulenc (F7 January 1899 – 30 January 1963) was a French composer and pianist. His compositions include mélodies, solo piano works, chamber music, choral pieces, operas, ballets, and orchestral concert music. Read the full…

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