Composer

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Darius Milhaud

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1954

Publication Date

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1954

Average_duration

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13:38

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Darius Milhaud's 'Suite Cisalpine sur des airs populaires piémontais (3), Op. 332' is a three-movement suite for orchestra that was composed in 1950. The piece was premiered on January 25, 1951, by the Orchestre National de la Radiodiffusion Française, conducted by Roger Désormière. The first movement, marked Allegro, is based on the popular Piedmontese tune 'La Bella Gigogin'. Milhaud's treatment of the melody is playful and light-hearted, with the orchestra passing the tune around in various guises. The movement is characterized by its lively rhythms and colorful orchestration, with the use of percussion and brass adding to the festive atmosphere. The second movement, marked Andante, is based on the tune 'La Fiera di Mastarone'. This movement is more introspective than the first, with a melancholic melody played by the strings. The orchestration is more subdued, with the use of woodwinds and muted brass creating a sense of intimacy. The movement builds to a climax before subsiding into a quiet coda. The final movement, marked Allegro, is based on the tune 'La Danza dei Fiori'. This movement is the most energetic of the three, with a lively and syncopated rhythm that propels the music forward. The melody is passed around the orchestra, with each section adding its own color and texture. The movement builds to a frenzied climax before ending abruptly. Overall, Milhaud's 'Suite Cisalpine sur des airs populaires piémontais (3), Op. 332' is a charming and colorful work that showcases the composer's skill in orchestration and his love of folk music. The piece is a testament to Milhaud's ability to take simple melodies and transform them into complex and engaging works of art.

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