La création du monde, Op.81a (Milhaud, Darius)

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Publisher. Info. Paris: Max Eschig, 1929. Plate M.E. 2402.
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For Piano 4 Hands

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Publisher. Info. Paris: Max Eschig, 1923. Plate M.E. 1153.
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Work Title La création du monde
Alternative. Title
Composer Milhaud, Darius
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.81a
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IDM 40
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 6 sections:
Ouverture. Modéré  = 54 (106 bars)
I. Le chaos avant la création = 62 (59 bars)
II. La naissance de la flore et de la faune = 54 (92 bars)
III. La naissance de l’homme et de la femme. Vif  = 104 (86 bars)
IV. Le désir. Mouvt.  = 108 (159 bars)
V. Le printemps ou l’apaisement. Mouvt.  = 62 (38 bars)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1922-23
First Performance. 1923/10/25 in Paris, Théâtre des Champs-Élysées
First Publication. 1923
Dedication à Paul Collaer et Roger Desormière
Average DurationAvg. Duration 15 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Early 20th century
Piece Style Early 20th century
Instrumentation Orchestra: 2 flutes, oboe, 2 clarinets, bassoon, horn, saxophone (E)
horn, 2 trumpets, trombone, piano, percussion, timpani (5), 2 violins, cello, bass
Discography MusicBrainz
Authorities Wikidata
External Links Wikipedia article
Extra Information See also the suite from the ballet, Op.81b