Deux melodies de Paul Verlaine

James Simon was a highly intelligent and accomplished pianist, composer and musicologist. He studied philosophy, loved poetry and felt at home with the great German musical tradition. Music was his life. So much so, that his son would call him ‘other worldly’. He continued to compose until the very end. By Phillip Silver and Carine Alders Toni Apel / Appelbaum La Lune blanche - words by Paul Verlaine. Amsterdam, 29-31 January 1935. Toni gewidmet zum 3 November 1935 von James Un grand sommeil noir - words by Paul Verlaine. 23 November 1935 Recording: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/96tKZ6xVqJc">https://www.youtube.com/embed/96tKZ6xVqJc</a> location of manuscript: James Simon Collection, Leo Baeck Institute, Center for Jewish History