Composer

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Darius Milhaud

Genre

:

Concerto

Style

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Fantasy

Compose Date

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1926

Publication Date

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1954

Average_duration

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18:09

Movement_count

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12

Movement ....

Le carnaval d'Aix (11), Op. 83b is a composition by French composer Darius Milhaud. It was composed in 1935 and premiered on July 18, 1936, in Aix-en-Provence, France. The piece is a suite of six movements, each depicting a different aspect of the carnival in Aix-en-Provence. The first movement, "Les tambourinaires," is a lively and rhythmic depiction of the drummers who lead the carnival procession. The second movement, "Les Arlésiennes," is a slower and more lyrical piece that evokes the traditional costumes worn by the women of Arles during the carnival. The third movement, "Le Chant du coq," is a playful and humorous piece that imitates the crowing of a rooster. The fourth movement, "Les Farandoleurs," is a fast and energetic dance that represents the traditional Provencal dance of the same name. The fifth movement, "Les Réveilleurs," is a lively and rhythmic piece that depicts the musicians who wake up the town on the morning of the carnival. The final movement, "La Charrette," is a fast and frenzied piece that represents the climax of the carnival procession, with the chariot carrying the carnival king and queen. Overall, Le carnaval d'Aix (11), Op. 83b is a lively and colorful depiction of the carnival in Aix-en-Provence, with Milhaud's characteristic use of rhythm and harmony to create a vibrant and evocative musical landscape.

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