La Voix humaine

"La Voix Humaine" is an opera in one act by Francis Poulenc, based on the play of the same name by Jean Cocteau. Premiered in 1958, the opera is composed for a soprano voice and orchestra. It portrays a woman in a final, desperate phone conversation with her lover who has left her. The work is noted for its emotional depth and the intimate portrayal of the protagonist's suffering. The music reflects the changing moods of the conversation, blending lyrical passages with dramatic intensity.