Sunday, September 19, 2021

XVIII. MILHAUD, Darius: Suite Provençale, Op. 152B

XVIII. MILHAUD, Darius (1892-1974)

Suite Provençale, Op. 152B (1936)
1. Animé
2. Très modéré
3. Modéré
4. Vif
5. Modéré
6. Vif
7. Lent
8. Vif
Spanish Radio and Television Orchestra
Juanjo Mena, cond.
(15:53)

Milhaud, who was born in Aix-en-Provence, uses themes from 18th century Provence, giving them a twist with his unique use of polytonality.

The work is in eight continuous movements.

Movement VIII (12:19):


















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