Composer

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Darius Milhaud

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1925

Publication Date

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1925

Average_duration

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1:44

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Darius Milhaud's 'Saudades do Brazil' is a suite of six pieces for piano, arranged by Claude Levy as Op. 67arr. The suite was composed in 1920 and premiered in Paris the same year. The six movements are titled 'Sorocaba', 'Botafogo', 'Leme', 'Copacabana', 'Ipanema', and 'Gavea'. The suite is characterized by Milhaud's use of Brazilian rhythms and melodies, which he encountered during his time in Rio de Janeiro as a cultural attaché for the French government. The pieces are lively and colorful, with syncopated rhythms and playful melodies that evoke the spirit of Brazilian music. The first movement, 'Sorocaba', is a lively dance in 2/4 time that features a syncopated melody and a driving rhythm. The second movement, 'Botafogo', is a slower, more lyrical piece that features a beautiful melody played over a gentle accompaniment. The third movement, 'Leme', is a playful dance in 3/4 time that features a catchy melody and a lively rhythm. The fourth movement, 'Copacabana', is a fast-paced dance in 2/4 time that features a syncopated melody and a driving rhythm. The fifth movement, 'Ipanema', is a slow, lyrical piece that features a beautiful melody played over a gentle accompaniment. The final movement, 'Gavea', is a lively dance in 2/4 time that features a syncopated melody and a driving rhythm. Overall, 'Saudades do Brazil' is a delightful suite that showcases Milhaud's skill at incorporating Brazilian rhythms and melodies into his music. The suite is a testament to Milhaud's love of Brazilian music and his ability to capture its spirit in his own compositions.

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