Darius Milhaud: Complete Piano Works, Volume 2

On this CD:

1. Le Printemps (3), suite for piano Volume I, Op. 25
Composed by Darius Milhaud
Performed by Francoise Choveaux

2. Le Printemps (3), suite for piano Volume II, Op. 66
Composed by Darius Milhaud
Performed by Francoise Choveaux

3. L' Automne (3), suite for piano, Op. 115
Composed by Darius Milhaud
Performed by Francoise Choveaux

4. Mazurka, for piano (published in collaborative work, "Album des Six"), no opus number assigned
Composed by Darius Milhaud
Performed by Francoise Choveaux

5. Touches blanches, for easy piano, Op. 222/1 Touches blanches
Composed by Darius Milhaud
Performed by Francoise Choveaux

6. Touches noirs, for easy piano, Op. 222/2 Touches noires
Composed by Darius Milhaud
Performed by Francoise Choveaux

7. Jeu, piece for piano, Op. 302
Composed by Darius Milhaud
Performed by Francoise Choveaux

8. Choral, for piano, Op. 111
Composed by Darius Milhaud
Performed by Francoise Choveaux

9. Rag-caprices (3), for piano, Op. 78
Composed by Darius Milhaud
Performed by Francoise Choveaux

10. Esquisses (4), for piano, Op. 227
Composed by Darius Milhaud
Performed by Francoise Choveaux

11. La muse ménagère (15), suite for piano, Op. 245
Composed by Darius Milhaud
Performed by Francoise Choveaux

12. Tango des Fratellini, transcription for piano (of excerpt from "Le Boeuf sur le toit" by Henri Mouton), Op. 58c
Composed by Darius Milhaud
Performed by Francoise Choveaux

Tracks:

Printemps. Cahier No.1, Op.25: Modere
Printemps. Cahier No.1, Op.25: Souple
Printemps. Cahier No.1, Op.25: Doucement
Printemps. Cahier No.2, Op.66: Doucement
Printemps. Cahier No.2, Op.66: Vivement
Printemps. Cahier No.2, Op.66: Calme
L'Automne, Op.115: Septembre
L'Automne, Op.115: Alfama
L'Automne, Op.115: Adieu
Mazurka
Touches blanches, Op.222
Touches noires, Op.222
Jeu, Op.302
Choral, Op.111
Trois Rag-Caprices, Op.78: Sec et muscle
Trois Rag-Caprices, Op.78: Romance
Trois Rag-Caprices, Op.78: Precis et nerveux
Four Sketches (Esquisses), Op.227: Eglogue
Four Sketches (Esquisses), Op.227: Madrigal
Four Sketches (Esquisses), Op.227: Alameda
Four Sketches (Esquisses), Op.227: Sobre la Loma
La Muse Menagere, Op.245: La Mienne-Dedicace
La Muse Menagere, Op.245: La Reveil
La Muse Menagere, Op.245: Les Soins du Menage
La Muse Menagere, Op.245: La Poesie
La Muse Menagere, Op.245: La Cuisine
La Muse Menagere, Op.245: Les Fleurs Dans La Maison
La Muse Menagere, Op.245: La Lessive
La Muse Menagere, Op.245: Musique Ensemble
La Muse Menagere, Op.245: Le Fils Peintre
La Muse Menagere, Op.245: Le Chat
La Muse Menagere, Op.245: Cartomancie
La Muse Menagere, Op.245: Les Soins au Malade
La Muse Menagere, Op.245: La Douceur des Soirees
La Muse Menagere, Op.245: Lectures Nocturnes
La Muse Menagere, Op.245: Reconnaissance a la Muse
Le Tango ses Fratellini, Op.58c

Customer Reviews:

AN AMUSING MILHAUD "MENAGERE," BUT WITH A SMALL CAVEAT.......2000-10-28

This CD packs in a goodly assortment of topnotch Milhaud piano vignettes, all played with verve and panache, but a little shy on warmth and depth. However, it is still quite worthwhile having, not least of all because it contains the charming "La Muse Menagere," Op. 245 ("The Household Muse"). As well, it also fills in a multitude of gaps in the Milhaud piano repertoire and, as such, is fair competition. Ms. Choveaux is an excellent pianist, worthy of attention and consideration. She sparkles rather than shines; but many of these clever, quirky pieces call for just this. The caveat is, unfortunately, the sound. It's ambient, a tad too distant and slightly course-grained. However, the ear does eventually adjust.

[Running time: 68:42]