Les machines agricoles From top to bottom: A. Tedder (hay-spreader) B. Harrow C. Reaper D. Harvester/binder From Larousse de XXe siècle, ed. Paul Augé, Paris: Librairie Larousse, 1928-33. Some of Milhaud’s finest work has lapsed into undeserved obscurity. This is particularly true of Milhaud’s vast and varied opus of vocal writing. Though Milhaud produced more […]
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Song Cycles
The vocal reissues on Chant du Monde (CDM LDC 278 1069), contrast the darkest of Milhaud’s cantatas with his sunniest of song cycles, played by members of the Orchestre Philharmonique de Paris, led by the composer. The opening piece, Le château de feu, based on a poem by Jean Cassou, was set for choir and […]
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