Darius Milhaud - Suite Française (5/5) Provence

Darius Milhaud (1892-1974)

Folk-inspired compositions for band were well established in the works of British composers Holst and Vaughan Williams and Australian-American Percy Grainger at the time this suite came into being. It was the result of a 1944 request to Milhaud from Leeds Music for a school band composition.

The suite is in five movements, each titled for the region from which the music came. Each had significance to Milhaud based on his memories of the struggles his country endured during the war.

5. Provence - Named for Milhaud's home province, this celebrates the entire country. The music is a sprightly dance featuring the tambourin, a traditional folk dance with a drum and pipe or fife.

The United States Marine Band conducted by Colonel Timothy W. Foley.

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[hswunno]

Nice playing!  What band and conductor is it? Thanks for posting.

[bartje11]

@hswunno If you click on the tab "Show More" you will see all the info. US Marine Band conducted by Col. Timothy W. Foley.

[DeathBeatl]

yeah just dont understand why the others hated it :o

[bartje11]

@DeathBeatl Never mind the others. You like it and that's the only thing that matters for you.

[hswunno]

Ah thanks. I can't access that feature on my iPhone. Thanks for the info.

[bergrun100]

im a basson and i love chapter 2

[Lolfreak05]

First trumpet... This song made me want to burn it haha, especially the g sharp minor run part, My concert was tonight playing this.. RIP Suite Francaise You will never be remembered :P

[DeathBeatl]

I PLAYED THE BASS CLARINET PART TOO!!! it was a fun peice