Secheresse
In short
Sécheresses is a cantata composed by Francis Poulenc in 1937 for a mixed choir. It uses poems written by Edward James.
In plain words
This is a piece of choral music. It was first performed in 1938 but was not well received at the time. It became much more popular after it was played again in 1953.
Why it matters
It shows how musical opinions can change over time. A work once seen as a failure can later be recognised as a great success.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse this musical work with the French word 'sécheresse', which means drought.