Darius Milhaud's "Le Boeuf Sur Le Toit," (The bull on the roof). Mexican conductor Alondra de la Parra with the Orchestre de Paris. Milhaud was one of the most influential French composers of the early and middle XX century. He was one of "les Six", group that included the likes of Auric, Honneger, and Talleiferre. He was influenced by American jazz and taught many famous musicians, including Burt Bacarach and Dave Brubeck. Gabe Meruelo.
One can hear the influence of Brazilian music on Milhaud's own. He spent time in that country, and was captivated by the soft melodies and exotic rhythms of that country. Gabe Meruelo.
Darius Milhaud's "Le Boeuf Sur Le Toit," (The bull on the roof). Mexican conductor Alondra de la Parra with the Orchestre de Paris. Milhaud was one of the most influential French composers of the early and middle XX century. He was one of "les Six", group that included the likes of Auric, Honneger, and Talleiferre. He was influenced by American jazz and taught many famous musicians, including Burt Bacarach and Dave Brubeck. Gabe Meruelo.
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