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All Songs Considered

Lucy Dacus Covers An Edith Piaf Classic And Pays Homage To Love

January 31, 2019 • Hear Dacus' dramatic reinterpretation of Edith Piaf's 70-year old love song, "La Vie En Rose."

The Pianist Who Plays 'The Rascal And The Sparrow'

Antonio Pompa-Baldi's new album is a tribute to Francis Poulenc and Edith Piaf. Steinway & Sons hide caption

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Deceptive Cadence

The Pianist Who Plays 'The Rascal And The Sparrow'

September 25, 2013 • In his new tribute album, pianist Antonio Pompa-Baldi finds common ground between two odd bedfellows — composer Francis Poulenc and singer Edith Piaf. Their connection, he says, is the powerful way they expressed emotions through the beautiful melodies in their songs.

Georges Moustaki, Who Wrote Songs For Edith Piaf, Dies

Georges Moustaki with Edith Piaf in New York in 1958. Moustaki wrote the lyrics to "Milord," one of Piaf's biggest hits. Keystone-France/Getty Images hide caption

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The Record

Georges Moustaki, Who Wrote Songs For Edith Piaf, Dies

May 23, 2013 • One of France's most beloved songwriters, Moustaki died Thursday in Nice after a long illness. He was known for infusing French song with sounds from around the world.

Georges Moustaki, Who Wrote Songs For Edith Piaf, Dies

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Music Interviews

Revolutionary Sounds: A Bastille Day Music Mix

July 14, 2009 • The streets of Paris might have been in chaos in 1789, but music still rang out. Commentator Miles Hoffman leads a guided Bastille Day tour through the music of the French Revolution.

Revolutionary Sounds: A Bastille Day Music Mix

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Music News

A Classical Treasure Trove at YouTube

February 12, 2008 • Legendary musicians such as Arturo Toscanini, Maria Callas and Jascha Heifetz might be gone, but their performances are still alive, thanks to YouTube. Commentator Miles Hoffman considers the popular Web site a treasure trove for fans of classical music.

A Classical Treasure Trove at YouTube

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