Darius Milhaud

Quick Facts

Full Name	Darius Milhaud
Date Of Birth	Sep 4, 1892(1892-09-04)
Age	132
Date Of Death	1974-06-22
Birthplace	Marseille
Country	France
Birth City	Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Horoscope	Virgo

Darius Milhaud Biography

Darius Milhaud is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on September 4, 1892 in Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. French modernist composer with a jazz influence who gained fame as part of The group Les Six. His compositions employ polytonality.

One of his pupils was the songwriter One of his students was songwriter Burt Bacharach…

He got married Madeleine Milhaud in 1925, and they had a son, who was born in 1930.

Darius Milhaud Net Worth

Darius Milhaud is one of the richest Composer from France. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Darius Milhaud 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a violinist in his early years But he changed his focus to composition . He then took classes in Paris Conservatory. Paris Conservatory.

The music teacher also taught in the music department at Mills College in Oakland, California.

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Who is Darius Milhaud Dating?

According to our records, Darius Milhaud married to Madeleine Milhaud. As of December 1, 2023, Darius Milhaud’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Darius Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in France. Darius Milhaud celebrates birthday on September 4 of every year.

Top Facts about Darius Milhaud

1. Darius Milhaud was a French composer, conductor, and teacher.
2. He was born on September 4, 1892, in Aix-en-Provence, France.
3. Milhaud composed over 400 works throughout his career.
4. He was associated with the group of composers known as Les Six.
5. Milhaud’s music combined elements of jazz and traditional classical styles.
6. He taught composition at Mills College in California for over two decades.
7. The ballet “La création du monde” is one of his most famous works.
8. Milhaud received numerous awards and honors during his lifetime.
9. His compositions often featured vibrant rhythms and colorful harmonies.
10. Darius Milhaud passed away on June 22, 1974, in Geneva, Switzerland.
11. Note: Please keep in mind that these facts are concise summaries and may not capture the full extent of Darius Milhaud’s contributions to music history.

What is Darius Milhaud known for?

Darius Milhaud, (born Sept. 4, 1892, Aix-en-Provence, France—died June 22, 1974, Geneva, Switz.), a principal French composer of the 20th century known especially for his development of polytonality (simultaneous use of different keys).

What instrument did Milhaud play?

Milhaud began as a violinist , later turning to composition instead. Milhaud studied in Paris at the Paris Conservatory where he met his fellow group members Arthur Honegger and Germaine Tailleferre. He studied composition under Charles Widor and harmony and counterpoint with André Gedalge.

Who are the members of Les Six group?

Les Six were Darius Milhaud, Francis Poulenc, Arthur Honegger, Georges Auric, Louis Durey, and Germaine Tailleferre.

Who is the father of electronic music?

EDGARD VARÈSE , whom many refer to as the father of electronic music, was born in 1883 in Paris, France. He spent the first ten years of his life in Paris and Burgundy.

Who is not a member of the famous group of musicians called Les Six?

Cocteau had originally proposed the project to Auric, but as Auric did not finish rapidly enough to fit into the rehearsal schedule, he then divided the work up among the other members of Les Six. Durey , who was not in Paris at the time, chose not to participate.