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Milhaud: Oresteia of Aeschylus / Kiesler

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Composer
MILHAUD, DARIUS
Artist
Phillips, Kempson, Outlaw, Delphis, Rae, Mumford, Lane, Di Giacomo, Eder, U-M
Format
CD
Label
Naxos
Released
Sep 09, 2014
Catalog #
8660349-51
UPC
730099034975

About

Part of the great French musical tradition and a member of Les Six, Darius Milhaud was an important avant-garde figure in early 20th century Paris. The Oresteia of Aeschylus trilogy arose from his lifelong interest in Greek mythology and drama, inspired by the expressive, syncopated rhythms of Paul Claudel’s poetic texts. In addition to innovative rhythmic elements, the trilogy exhibits complex harmonic techniques, particularly polytonality, which Milhaud believed gave him more varied ways of expressing sweetness in addition to violence.

Tracklist 47 tracks

  1. Disc 1
  2. 1 Agamemnon, Op. 14 11:12
    Track
    1
    Title
    Agamemnon, Op. 14
    Duration
    11:12
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Lori Phillips
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  3. 2 Vociferation funebre: On m'envoie et je viens de la maison (Chorus) 05:49
    Track
    2
    Title
    Vociferation funebre: On m'envoie et je viens de la maison (Chorus)
    Duration
    05:49
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  4. 3 Libation: Allez, mes larmes, goutte a goutte (Chorus) 02:56
    Track
    3
    Title
    Libation: Allez, mes larmes, goutte a goutte (Chorus)
    Duration
    02:56
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  5. 4 Incantation: O vous, grandes Parques de par Zeus! (Chorus, Orestes, Electra) 14:20
    Track
    4
    Title
    Incantation: O vous, grandes Parques de par Zeus! (Chorus, Orestes, Electra)
    Duration
    14:20
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Dan Kempson, Kristin Eder
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  6. 5 Presages: Que de fois la terre a enfante la terreur (A Choephore) 03:29
    Track
    5
    Title
    Presages: Que de fois la terre a enfante la terreur (A Choephore)
    Duration
    03:29
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Sophie Delphis
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  7. 6 Exhortation: Je te supplie, o toi, le Pere Zeus (A Choephore) 02:49
    Track
    6
    Title
    Exhortation: Je te supplie, o toi, le Pere Zeus (A Choephore)
    Duration
    02:49
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Sophie Delphis
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  8. 7 La Justice et La Lumiere: Elle est venue aux Priamides en son temps (The Choephores) 04:31
    Track
    7
    Title
    La Justice et La Lumiere: Elle est venue aux Priamides en son temps (The Choephores)
    Duration
    04:31
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  9. 8 Conclusion: Ainsi sur le palais de nos Rois (A Choephore) 00:49
    Track
    8
    Title
    Conclusion: Ainsi sur le palais de nos Rois (A Choephore)
    Duration
    00:49
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Sophie Delphis
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  10. Disc 2
  11. 1 Act I: Premierement la priere (Pythia) 02:40
    Track
    1
    Title
    Act I: Premierement la priere (Pythia)
    Duration
    02:40
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Julianna Di Giacomo
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  12. 2 Act I: Une chose affreuse a dire (Pythia) 04:35
    Track
    2
    Title
    Act I: Une chose affreuse a dire (Pythia)
    Duration
    04:35
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Julianna Di Giacomo
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  13. 3 Act I: Je ne te trahirai pas (Apollo) 02:28
    Track
    3
    Title
    Act I: Je ne te trahirai pas (Apollo)
    Duration
    02:28
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Sidney Outlaw
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  14. 4 Act I: Seigneur Apollon (Orestes) 00:59
    Track
    4
    Title
    Act I: Seigneur Apollon (Orestes)
    Duration
    00:59
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Dan Kempson
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  15. 5 Act I: Rappelle-toi (Orestes) 01:13
    Track
    5
    Title
    Act I: Rappelle-toi (Orestes)
    Duration
    01:13
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Dan Kempson
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  16. 6 Act I: Vous dormez la-dedans (Ghost of Clytemnestra, Chorus, Clytemnestra) 04:14
    Track
    6
    Title
    Act I: Vous dormez la-dedans (Ghost of Clytemnestra, Chorus, Clytemnestra)
    Duration
    04:14
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Lori Phillips
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  17. 7 Act I: Eveille, eveille-toi (Chorus, Apollo) 02:11
    Track
    7
    Title
    Act I: Eveille, eveille-toi (Chorus, Apollo)
    Duration
    02:11
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Sidney Outlaw
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  18. 8 Act I: Sortez de ces demeures (Apollo, Chorus) 03:09
    Track
    8
    Title
    Act I: Sortez de ces demeures (Apollo, Chorus)
    Duration
    03:09
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Sidney Outlaw
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  19. 9 Act II: Dame Athena (Orestes) 02:10
    Track
    9
    Title
    Act II: Dame Athena (Orestes)
    Duration
    02:10
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Dan Kempson
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  20. 10 Act II: Ca va (Chorus) 01:00
    Track
    10
    Title
    Act II: Ca va (Chorus)
    Duration
    01:00
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  21. 11 Act II: Le voici donc derechef qui a trouve recours (Chorus) 01:39
    Track
    11
    Title
    Act II: Le voici donc derechef qui a trouve recours (Chorus)
    Duration
    01:39
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  22. 12 Act II: Mes malheurs m'ont instruit (Orestes) 02:26
    Track
    12
    Title
    Act II: Mes malheurs m'ont instruit (Orestes)
    Duration
    02:26
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Dan Kempson
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  23. 13 Act II: Ni Apollon ni la Dame d'Athenes (Chorus) 01:20
    Track
    13
    Title
    Act II: Ni Apollon ni la Dame d'Athenes (Chorus)
    Duration
    01:20
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  24. 14 Act II: Formons, lions, un choeur (Hymn) 02:19
    Track
    14
    Title
    Act II: Formons, lions, un choeur (Hymn)
    Duration
    02:19
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  25. 15 Act II: Autour, tout autour de ce veau pour notre table (Hymn) 05:43
    Track
    15
    Title
    Act II: Autour, tout autour de ce veau pour notre table (Hymn)
    Duration
    05:43
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  26. 16 Act II: De la-bas ou j'étais (Athena, Chorus) 04:02
    Track
    16
    Title
    Act II: De la-bas ou j'étais (Athena, Chorus)
    Duration
    04:02
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Brenda Rae, Tamara Mumford, Jennifer Lane
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  27. 17 Act II: Dame Athena (Orestes) 02:02
    Track
    17
    Title
    Act II: Dame Athena (Orestes)
    Duration
    02:02
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Dan Kempson
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  28. 18 Act II: Si l'on estime que cette cause (Athena) 02:13
    Track
    18
    Title
    Act II: Si l'on estime que cette cause (Athena)
    Duration
    02:13
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Brenda Rae, Tamara Mumford, Jennifer Lane
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  29. 19 Act II: Voici la loi nouvelle (Chorus, Sopranos, Contraltos) 01:46
    Track
    19
    Title
    Act II: Voici la loi nouvelle (Chorus, Sopranos, Contraltos)
    Duration
    01:46
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Lori Phillips, Brenda Rae, Julianna Di Giacomo, Jennifer Lane
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  30. Disc 3
  31. 1 Act III: Ouverture 06:39
    Track
    1
    Title
    Act III: Ouverture
    Duration
    06:39
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  32. 2 Act III: Crie, crieur, a gorge deployee (Athena) 01:27
    Track
    2
    Title
    Act III: Crie, crieur, a gorge deployee (Athena)
    Duration
    01:27
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Brenda Rae, Tamara Mumford, Jennifer Lane
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  33. 3 Act III: Seigneur Apollon (Chorus, Apollo) 01:31
    Track
    3
    Title
    Act III: Seigneur Apollon (Chorus, Apollo)
    Duration
    01:31
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Sidney Outlaw
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  34. 4 Act III: A vous autres la parole (Athena, Chorus, Orestes) 01:45
    Track
    4
    Title
    Act III: A vous autres la parole (Athena, Chorus, Orestes)
    Duration
    01:45
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Brenda Rae, Tamara Mumford, Jennifer Lane, Dan Kempson
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  35. 5 Act III: Juges de la grande Cour d'Athenaia (Apollo, Chorus) 04:44
    Track
    5
    Title
    Act III: Juges de la grande Cour d'Athenaia (Apollo, Chorus)
    Duration
    04:44
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Sidney Outlaw
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  36. 6 Act III: Ordonnerai-je a ceux-ci (Athena, Chorus) 00:44
    Track
    6
    Title
    Act III: Ordonnerai-je a ceux-ci (Athena, Chorus)
    Duration
    00:44
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Brenda Rae, Tamara Mumford, Jennifer Lane
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  37. 7 Act III: Juges, vous nous avez entendus (Apollo) 00:27
    Track
    7
    Title
    Act III: Juges, vous nous avez entendus (Apollo)
    Duration
    00:27
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Sidney Outlaw
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  38. 8 Act III: Ecoutez cependant mon ordonnance (Athena) 02:58
    Track
    8
    Title
    Act III: Ecoutez cependant mon ordonnance (Athena)
    Duration
    02:58
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Brenda Rae, Tamara Mumford, Jennifer Lane
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  39. 9 Act III: Voici pour votre terre (Chorus, Apollo, Athena, Orestes) 04:34
    Track
    9
    Title
    Act III: Voici pour votre terre (Chorus, Apollo, Athena, Orestes)
    Duration
    04:34
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Sidney Outlaw, Brenda Rae, Tamara Mumford, Jennifer Lane, Dan Kempson
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  40. 10 Act III: Cet homme est acquitte du crime de sang (Athena) 00:28
    Track
    10
    Title
    Act III: Cet homme est acquitte du crime de sang (Athena)
    Duration
    00:28
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Brenda Rae, Tamara Mumford, Jennifer Lane
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  41. 11 Act III: O Pallas! O Salvatrice de ma maison! (Orestes) 01:41
    Track
    11
    Title
    Act III: O Pallas! O Salvatrice de ma maison! (Orestes)
    Duration
    01:41
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Dan Kempson
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  42. 12 Act III: Io, jeunes dieux (Chorus) 01:56
    Track
    12
    Title
    Act III: Io, jeunes dieux (Chorus)
    Duration
    01:56
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  43. 13 Act III: Ecoutez-moi, Furies (Athena) 01:26
    Track
    13
    Title
    Act III: Ecoutez-moi, Furies (Athena)
    Duration
    01:26
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Brenda Rae, Tamara Mumford, Jennifer Lane
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  44. 14 Act III: Io, jeunes dieux, quoi, les vieilles lois (Chorus) 01:43
    Track
    14
    Title
    Act III: Io, jeunes dieux, quoi, les vieilles lois (Chorus)
    Duration
    01:43
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  45. 15 Act III: Nullement deshonorees! (Athena) 01:26
    Track
    15
    Title
    Act III: Nullement deshonorees! (Athena)
    Duration
    01:26
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Brenda Rae, Tamara Mumford, Jennifer Lane
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  46. 16 Act III: Cela, moi, le supporter, pheu (Chorus) 00:41
    Track
    16
    Title
    Act III: Cela, moi, le supporter, pheu (Chorus)
    Duration
    00:41
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  47. 17 Act III: Je ne me lasserai point de plaider (Athena) 01:34
    Track
    17
    Title
    Act III: Je ne me lasserai point de plaider (Athena)
    Duration
    01:34
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Brenda Rae, Tamara Mumford, Jennifer Lane
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  48. 18 Act III: Reine Athena (Athena, Chorus) 01:28
    Track
    18
    Title
    Act III: Reine Athena (Athena, Chorus)
    Duration
    01:28
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Brenda Rae, Tamara Mumford, Jennifer Lane
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  49. 19 Act III: Toutes celles qui accompagnent (Athena, Chorus) 08:00
    Track
    19
    Title
    Act III: Toutes celles qui accompagnent (Athena, Chorus)
    Duration
    08:00
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Performer
    Brenda Rae, Tamara Mumford, Jennifer Lane
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler
  50. 20 Act III: A cause du bien qui suit (Processional) 02:09
    Track
    20
    Title
    Act III: A cause du bien qui suit (Processional)
    Duration
    02:09
    Composer
    Darius Milhaud
    Ensemble
    University of Michigan Musical Society Choral Union, University of Michigan Chamber Choir, University of Michigan University Choir, University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, University of Michigan Percussion Ensemble, University of Michigan Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Kenneth Kiesler