MILHAUD, Darius 1892-1974

[Op. 14]. Agamemnon Traduction de Paul Claudel ... Réduction par l'Auteur pour Piano à quatre mains et Chœurs Prix net: 6 Francs. [Piano-vocal score].

Paris: Au Ménestrel, Heugel [PN H. 29412], [1927].

Large octavo. Original publisher's gray printed wrappers. 1f. (recto half title, verso blank), 1f. (recto title in red and black, verso blank), 1f. (recto notes on first performance and named cast list, verso copyright statement), 40 pp. Some leaves unopened.

Named cast list includes Mlle. Bunlet.

Wrappers slightly worn and faded. Small circular publisher's handstamp to lower margin of title.

First Edition.

First performed in Paris at the Concerts Straram on 14 April 1927.

"[Milhaud] was associated with the avant garde of the 1920s, whose abundant production reflects all musical genres. A pioneer in the use of percussion, polytonality, jazz and aleatory techniques, his music allies lyricism with often complex harmonies. Though his sources of inspiration were many and varied, his music has compelling stylistic unity." Jeremy Drake in Grove Music Online.

Item #29364

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