Darius Milhaud
Composer
1892–1974. French composer. in the Les Six tradition.
Key member of Les Six; pioneered jazz-influenced and polytonality-driven French modernism. Jewish heritage is notable in several works. Strong association with Parisian modernism and cross-cultural influences.
Signature works: La Création du monde, Le Bœuf sur le toit, Suite provençale, Scaramouche for Two Pianos, Les Choéphores.