Composer

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Darius Milhaud

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Song

Compose Date

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1914

Publication Date

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1920

Average_duration

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16:42

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Darius Milhaud's 'Poèmes de Léo Latil (4), Op. 20' is a song cycle composed in 1916. The premiere of the work took place in Paris in 1917. The cycle consists of four movements, each of which is based on a poem by Léo Latil. The first movement, 'Le Bestiaire', is a playful and whimsical piece that describes various animals. Milhaud's music is light and airy, with a sense of humor that matches the poem's tone. The second movement, 'Le Colibri', is a delicate and ethereal piece that describes a hummingbird. Milhaud's music is sparse and delicate, with a sense of wonder that matches the poem's description of the bird's flight. The third movement, 'La Sauterelle', is a lively and energetic piece that describes a grasshopper. Milhaud's music is fast and rhythmic, with a sense of excitement that matches the poem's description of the insect's movements. The final movement, 'La Puce', is a humorous and playful piece that describes a flea. Milhaud's music is light and bouncy, with a sense of mischief that matches the poem's description of the flea's antics. Overall, Milhaud's 'Poèmes de Léo Latil (4), Op. 20' is a charming and whimsical work that showcases the composer's ability to match music to poetry. The cycle's light and playful tone is a reflection of the poems' lighthearted subject matter, and Milhaud's music captures the essence of each animal in a unique and imaginative way.

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