Opis: Milhaud: Orchestral Music - Orchestra Of Radio Luxembourg, Darius Milhaud

Many classical music listeners will be familiar with the name Darius Milhaud, but how familiar are they with his output The owner of a bold, individual style, Milhaud was active for much of the 20th century, a modernist who is counted among the group of composers known as Les Six (a term coined by the music critic Henri Collet in 1920) and who was much influenced by jazz, polytonality as well as the sounds of Brazil.

Bringing together many of his orchestral works, some of which are conducted by the composer himself, this release is the perfect starting-point for those wishing to become acquainted with his art. Beginning with the Six Little Symphonies, early but imaginative works written for a variety of different textures between 1917 and 1923, the set traverses through the likewise youthful ballet Lhomme et son désir, inspired by the mystique of the primeval Brazilian forest, touching on a range of different concertos in its path (including the brilliant Second Piano Concerto, completed in 1941). A carnival spirit colours many of the works particularly the Suite cisalpine and Le carnaval dAix unsurprising given the composers many visits to this country, though the South American colours are always tempered by the Milhauds native Provence, imbued as they are with French music-hall melodies, touches of piquant chromaticism and polytonality. Also included is the famous Le bouf sur le toit, an episodic fantasia on popular Brazilian tunes, and La muse ménagere, composed in honour of Milhauds wife.

Together with notes by the composer on several of the works included, this special set offers consummate performances, many of which are given by the former Orchestra of Radio Luxembourg. A valuable addition to the classical music enthusiasts library.

Other information:
- Darius Milhaud is one of the most colourful and versatile composers of 20th century France.
- Milhaud was active in all fields and genres of composition: opera, choral, orchestral, chamber and solo works, a prolific writer and bold spirit, a member of the French composers group Les Six, a modernist influenced by jazz, polytonality and Brazilian culture.
- On this release we hear a generous selection of his orchestral works: the 6 chamber symphonies, the hilarious ballet Le boeuf sur le toit (the ox on the roof), the 2nd piano concerto, the popular Le Carneval dAix, a concerto for percussion and orchestra and several orchestral suites: appealing music of great imagination, colour and fun!
- Excellent recordings, a gem from the VOX catalogue, some of the works conducted by Milhaud himself.
- Booklet includes extensive notes on the music, including contributions from the composer himself.

Szczegóły: Milhaud: Orchestral Music - Orchestra Of Radio Luxembourg, Darius Milhaud

Nazwa: Milhaud: Orchestral Music
Autor: Orchestra Of Radio Luxembourg, Darius Milhaud
Producent: Brilliant Classics
Kod paskowy: 5028421948621
Języki: angielski
Format: 14.0x12.0cm
Oprawa: Plastikowa
Waga: 0.115 kg
Wykonawca: Orchestra Of Radio Luxembourg, Darius Milhaud
Typ głównego nośnika: AC
Ilość nośników: 2
Opis nośników:

1. CD 1 (CD-Audio)
   1. Symphony No. 1, Op. 43 ?Le printemps? (koncert - utwór 03:25)
   2. Symphony No. 2, Op. 49 ?Pastorale? (koncert - utwór 04:31)
   3. Symphony No. 3, Op. 71 ?Sérénade? (koncert - utwór 03:32)
   4. Symphony No. 4, Op. 74 (koncert - utwór 05:56)
   5. Symphony No. 5, Op. 75 (koncert - utwór 05:59)
   6. Symphony No. 6, Op. 79 (koncert - utwór 06:51)
   7. L?homme et son désir, Op. 48 (koncert - utwór 17:08)
   8. Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 228 (koncert - utwór 12:18)
   9. Suite cisalpine sur des airs populaires piemontais, Op. 332 (koncert - utwór 14:41)

2. CD 2 (CD-Audio)
   1. Le boeuf sur le toit, Op. 58 (koncert - utwór 15:23)
   2. Concerto for Percussion and Chamber Orchestra, Op. 109 (koncert - utwór 07:34)
   3. Viola Concerto No. 1, Op. 108 (koncert - utwór 11:56)
   4. La muse ménagere Op. 245 (koncert - utwór 21:10)
   5. Le carnaval d?aix, Op. 83b (koncert - utwór 18:20)

Recenzje: Milhaud: Orchestral Music - Orchestra Of Radio Luxembourg, Darius Milhaud