Songs

Wisła – La vistule

by Francis Poulenc From 8 Chansons polonaises (1934) FP69

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Text

Wisła – La vistule
Polish source: Traditional

Płynie Wisła płynie,
Po polskiej krainie,
A dopóki płynie,
Polska nie zaginie.

Zobaczyła Kraków,
Wnet go pokochała:
I w dowód miłości
W stęgą opasała.

Bo ten polski naród
Ten ma urok w sobie,
Kto go raz pokochał,
Nie zapomni w grobie.

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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