Darius Milhaud's monumental work, 'L'Orestie d'Eschyle', is a masterpiece of neoclassical and chamber music, brought to life in this stunning album. Released on 2 September 2014 by Naxos, this 2-hour and 21-minute epic journey is a testament to Milhaud's innovative and expressive compositional style.
The album is a meticulous adaptation of Aeschylus' ancient Greek tragedy, 'The Oresteia', with Milhaud's music perfectly capturing the drama and intensity of the original text. From the haunting 'Vocifération funèbre' to the majestic 'Ouverture' in Act III, every piece is a testament to Milhaud's skill in evoking the emotions and atmosphere of the tragedy.
With its intricate instrumentation and nuanced performances, 'L'Orestie d'Eschyle' is an album that will appeal to fans of classical music and those interested in exploring the intersection of music and theatre. Milhaud's unique blend of modernist and classical influences creates a rich and captivating sound that draws the listener into the world of ancient Greece, where myth and drama reign supreme.
Through his music, Milhaud invites us to experience the tragic tale of Orestes, with all its complexities and emotional depth. The result is an album that is both a powerful work of art and a fascinating glimpse into the world of classical music. With 'L'Orestie d'Eschyle', Darius Milhaud has created a true masterpiece, one that will continue to inspire and captivate audiences for generations to come.
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Tracks
Agamemnon, Op. 14Darius Milhaud, Lori Phillips, Michigan University Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les choéphores, Op. 24: Vocifération funèbre. On m'envoie et je viens de la maisonDarius Milhaud, Michigan University Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les choéphores, Op. 24: Libation. Allez, mes larmes, goutte à goutteDarius Milhaud, Michigan University Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les choéphores, Op. 24: Incantation. O vous, grandes Parques de par Zeus!Darius Milhaud, Dan Kempson, Kristin Eder, Michigan University Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les choéphores, Op. 24: Présages. Que de fois la terre a enfanté la terreurDarius Milhaud, Sophie Delphis, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les choéphores, Op. 24: Exhortation. Je te supplie, ô toi, le Père ZeusDarius Milhaud, Sophie Delphis, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les choéphores, Op. 24: La justice et la lumière. Elle est venue aux priamides en son tempsDarius Milhaud, Michigan University Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les choéphores, Op. 24: Conclusion. Ainsi sur le palais de nos RoisDarius Milhaud, Sophie Delphis, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act I: Premièrement la prièreDarius Milhaud, Julianna Di Giacomo, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act I: Une chose affreuse à direDarius Milhaud, Julianna Di Giacomo, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act I: Je ne te trahirai pasDarius Milhaud, Sidney Outlaw, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act I: Seigneur ApollonDarius Milhaud, Dan Kempson, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act I: Rappelle-toiDarius Milhaud, Dan Kempson, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act I: Vous dormez là-dedansDarius Milhaud, Lori Phillips, Michigan University Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act I: Eveille, éveille-toiDarius Milhaud, Sidney Outlaw, Michigan University Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act I: Sortez de ces demeuresDarius Milhaud, Sidney Outlaw, Michigan University Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act II: Dame Athéna (1)Darius Milhaud, Dan Kempson, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act II: Ça vaDarius Milhaud, Michigan University Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act II: Le voici donc derechef qui a trouvé recoursDarius Milhaud, Michigan University Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act II: Mes malheurs m'ont instruitDarius Milhaud, Dan Kempson, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act II: Ni Apollon ni la Dame d'AthênesDarius Milhaud, Michigan University Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act II: Formons, lions, un choeurDarius Milhaud, Michigan University Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act II: Autour, tout autour de ce veau pour notre tableDarius Milhaud, Michigan University Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act II: De là-bas où j'étaisDarius Milhaud, Brenda Rae, Tamara Mumford, Jennifer Lane, Michigan University Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act II: Dame Athéna (2)Darius Milhaud, Dan Kempson, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act II: Si l'on estime que cette causeDarius Milhaud, Brenda Rae, Tamara Mumford, Jennifer Lane, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act II: Voici la loi nouvelleDarius Milhaud, Lori Phillips, Brenda Rae, Julianna Di Giacomo, Jennifer Lane, Michigan University Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act III: OuvertureDarius Milhaud, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act III: Crie, crieur, à gorge déployéeDarius Milhaud, Brenda Rae, Tamara Mumford, Jennifer Lane, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act III: Seigneur ApollonDarius Milhaud, Sidney Outlaw, Michigan University Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act III: A vous autres la paroleDarius Milhaud, Brenda Rae, Tamara Mumford, Jennifer Lane, Dan Kempson, Michigan University Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act III: Juges de la grande Cour d'AthénaïaDarius Milhaud, Sidney Outlaw, Michigan University Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act III: Ordonnerai-je à ceux-ciDarius Milhaud, Brenda Rae, Tamara Mumford, Jennifer Lane, Michigan University Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act III: Juges, vous nous avez entendusDarius Milhaud, Sidney Outlaw, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act III: Ecoutez cependant mon ordonnanceDarius Milhaud, Brenda Rae, Tamara Mumford, Jennifer Lane, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act III: Voici pour votre terreDarius Milhaud, Sidney Outlaw, Brenda Rae, Tamara Mumford, Jennifer Lane, Dan Kempson, Michigan University Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act III: Cet homme est acquitté du crime de sangDarius Milhaud, Brenda Rae, Tamara Mumford, Jennifer Lane, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act III: O Pallas! ô Salvatrice de ma maison!Darius Milhaud, Dan Kempson, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act III: Iô, jeunes dieuxDarius Milhaud, Michigan University Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act III: Ecoutez-moi, FuriesDarius Milhaud, Brenda Rae, Tamara Mumford, Jennifer Lane, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act III: Iô, jeunes dieux, quoi, les vieilles loisDarius Milhaud, Michigan University Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act III: Nullement deshonorées!Darius Milhaud, Brenda Rae, Tamara Mumford, Jennifer Lane, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act III: Cela, moi, le supporter, pheuDarius Milhaud, Michigan University Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act III: Je ne me lasserai point de plaiderDarius Milhaud, Brenda Rae, Tamara Mumford, Jennifer Lane, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act III: Reine AthénaDarius Milhaud, Brenda Rae, Tamara Mumford, Jennifer Lane, Michigan University Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act III: Toutes celles qui accompagnentDarius Milhaud, Brenda Rae, Tamara Mumford, Jennifer Lane, Michigan University Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Les euménides, Op. 41, Act III: A cause du bien qui suitDarius Milhaud, Michigan University Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Kiesler
Darius Milhaud, a titan of 20th-century French music, was a composer, conductor, and educator whose prolific output and eclectic style have left an indelible mark on the classical and jazz worlds. Born in Marseille in 1892, Milhaud was a founding member of Les Six, a group of avant-garde composers who sought to break away from the romantic excesses of their predecessors. His music is renowned for its innovative use of polytonality, a technique that allows multiple keys to sound simultaneously, creating a rich, complex harmonic landscape.
Milhaud's compositions are a vibrant tapestry of influences, drawing from jazz, Brazilian music, and Provençal folklore. His works span a wide range of genres, including ballets, operas, and chamber music, each imbued with his distinctive voice. Notable works include "Le boeuf sur le toit," "La création du monde," and his 12 symphonies. Throughout his career, Milhaud mentored a generation of composers, including Burt Bacharach, Dave Brubeck, Philip Glass, and Steve Reich, cementing his legacy as a teacher and innovator. His music continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide, a testament to his enduring genius.
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