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Darius

Milhaud
1892 ~ 1974

French composer. He was associated with the avant garde of the 1920s, whose abundant production reflects all musical genres. more from Grove Online"The indifference of the public is what's depressing. Enthusiasm, or vehement protest, shows that your work really lives." Darius Milhaud, after public outrage expressed at his music for Protée (1920)
Crofton & Fraser A Dictionary of Musical Quotations, p. 94

Library owned sources:

All Recordings or CDs only

Scores

Books biographical information, music analysis, discographies

"I have no aesthetic rules, or philosophy, or theories. I love to write music. I always do it with pleasure, otherwise I just do not write it." Darius Milhaud, quoted by Copland, (1947).
Crofton & Fraser A Dictionary of Musical Quotations, p. 94

Online Sources:

All Classical Guide	Search "Milhaud" to receive biographical information, listings of his works, and where to purchase recordings as well as sheet music.
Classical Composer's Archive	search composers by nation or alphabetical listing, also features a timeline.
The Darius Milhaud Special Collection at Mills College	A robust collection featuring published scores, autograph scores, audio materials, books, articles, videos, and other materials.

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