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Symphonies for Small Orchestra, No. 5: Dixtuor d'Instruments a Vent, Op. 75 (Chamber Symphony No. 5): Wind Ensemble, Ensemble Works, Conductor Score & Parts

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Symphonies for Small Orchestra, No. 5: Dixtuor d'Instruments a Vent, Op. 75 (Chamber Symphony No. 5): Wind Ensemble, Ensemble Works, Conductor Score & Parts

By Darius Milhaud

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Between 1917 and 1923, Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) wrote a series of six three-movement SYMPHONIES FOR SMALL ORCHESTRA. Crafted on a miniature scale, they exhibit the composer's developing polytonalism, as well as an interest in Latin American folk rhythm and melody. CHAMBER SYMPHONY NO. 5: DIXTUOR D'INSTRUMENTS A VENT, Op. 75 was written in 1922 for a commission by Italian Radio. First performed at Champs-Elysées in Paris the next year, the symphony is dedicated to Marya Freùnd, whom Milhaud had conducted in the premiere of Schoenberg's PIERROT LUNAIRE. Instrumentation: 2(2nd dPicc).1+1(EH).1+1(BCl).2: 2.0.0.0. Reprint edition.

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Series: Kalmus Chamber Library
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
UPC: 605258689351
SKU: 36-A828802
Instrumentation: 2(2nd dPicc).1+1(EH).1+1(BCl).2: 2.0.0.0

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About the Composer: Darius Milhaud

Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) was a French composer of extraordinary prolific output who worked across every major musical form. A member of Les Six alongside Poulenc and Honegger, Milhaud developed a distinctive harmonic language rooted in polytonality and rhythmic invention drawn from jazz, Latin American music, and Mediterranean folk traditions. His pedagogical legacy remains substantial; his chamber works and orchestral miniatures have long been staples of advanced student ensembles.

Why we love this

This chamber symphony showcases Milhaud's gift for economical orchestration and rhythmic vitality without requiring massive forces. The polytonalism and folk-inflected melodies create sophisticated harmonic interest that challenges young conductors and musicians to listen critically, while the three-movement structure and modest scale make it feasible for ambitious student ensembles.

What to expect

Bright, rhythmically playful, and harmonically adventurous. The score sparkles with Milhaud's cosmopolitan influences: moments of dance-like exuberance give way to more introspective passages, all delivered with a chamber intimacy that emphasizes individual color and transparency over weight.

Who it's for

Advanced wind ensembles and chamber orchestras ready to engage with twentieth-century idiom beyond standard repertoire. Directors seeking a piece that rewards careful musical preparation while remaining accessible in terms of technical demands.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the woodwind solos carefully; each voice carries thematic material and needs projection even when not in the foreground. The sparse texture means every player is heard.
  • Attend closely to rhythmic precision in the folk-influenced passages. Milhaud's syncopation and metric clarity demand clean ensemble attacks.
  • Let the polytonal harmony breathe; resist the urge to over-blend. These harmonic clashes are intentional and should register clearly without harshness.
  • Work the doubling of instruments (piccolo for second flute, English horn for second oboe, bass clarinet for second clarinet) so transitions feel natural and the timbral shifts enhance rather than interrupt the line.

How to use it

Pair this with works by other early twentieth-century chamber composers to create a concert exploring post-Impressionist orchestration. Its relatively compact duration and refreshing harmonic language make it an ideal contrast to Romantic or early modern staples.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and executing polytonal harmony with secure intonation
  • Balancing inner voices and solos in sparse orchestration
  • Interpreting rhythmic vitality and syncopation derived from folk sources
  • Ensemble precision across multiple woodwind doublings and timbral shifts
  • Conducting and performing twentieth-century chamber music without large ensembles

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