Tradition and Style in the Works of Darius Milhaud 1912-1939 (Hardcover)

Contents: Preface; Milhaud, Les Six and musical politics in Paris; Milhaud's writings on tradition and identity; Works for music theatre 1: collaboration with Paul Claudel; Works for music theatre 2: the chamber operas; Vocal music: texts and voices; Polytonality, counterpoint and instrumentation; Milhaud and the past; Conclusions: Milhaud's musical achievements to 1939; Bibliography; Index.