Composer of the Week - Darius Milhaud (1892-1974)
Donald Macleod explores the life and work of French composer Darius Milhaud. Once a member of the influential group Les Six, he was prolific, but known for a handful of works
Composer of the Week - Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) - Episode 1
Donald Macleod presents works reflecting Milhaud's relationship with the Provencale landscape and his Jewish roots, including his Suite Provencale and a song from Poemes juifs.
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Composer of the Week - Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) - Episode 2
Donald Macleod on how a chance meeting with writer and diplomat Paul Claudel resulted in a fruitful collaboration. It led to works influenced by the sights and sounds of Brazil.
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Composer of the Week - Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) - Episode 3
Donald Macleod considers what being part of seemingly disparate artistic group Les Six meant to Darius Milhaud. Works include Catalogue des Fleurs and Le carnaval d'Aix.
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Composer of the Week - Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) - Episode 4
Donald Macleod focuses on Darius Milhaud's activities during the Second World War. He emigrated to America, took up a teaching post and wrote 12 symphonies.
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Composer of the Week - Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) - Episode 5
Donald Macleod considers the effect Darius Milhaud's self-avowed happy life had on his music. Including La muse menagere (excerpts), Stanford Serenade and Kentuckiana.
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