Sinfonietta (Poulenc)
| Sinfonietta | |
|---|---|
| by Francis Poulenc | |
Francis Poulenc in 1930 | |
| Catalogue | FP 141 |
| Occasion | Anniversary of the BBC's Third Programme |
| Composed | 1947 |
| Movements | 4 |
| Scoring | small symphony orchestra |
| Premiere | |
| Date | 24 October 1948 |
| Location | London |
| Conductor | Roger Désormière |
| Performers | Philharmonia Orchestra |
The Sinfonietta, FP 141, is a work for orchestra by Francis Poulenc. Composed in 1947 on a commission from the BBC, it was first performed in London on 24 October 1948, conducted by Roger Désormière. The work, light and full of dance rhythms, is in four movements.