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| Scaramouche | |
|---|---|
| Suite by Darius Milhaud | |
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| Opus | 165 |
| Publisher | Raymond Deiss |
| Movements | three |
| Premiere | |
| Date | 1 July 1937 |
| Location | Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne |
| Performers | Marcelle Meyer and Ida Jankelevitch |
Scaramouche, Op. 165,[a] is a suite composed by Darius Milhaud in 1937. The suite is based on incidental music Milhaud wrote for two theatrical productions: Le Médecin volant and Bolivar. Scaramouche draws inspiration from various sources, with each of the suite's three movements being of a distinct character. Milhaud's characteristic use of polytonality can be heard throughout the piece.
Scaramouche was composed as a piano duo in 1937 at the request of Marguerite Long and was premiered at the Exposition internationale des arts et des techniques dans la vie moderne the same year. The suite was later arranged for various ensembles due to the piece's popularity, including arrangements for solo alto saxophone with orchestra and – at the request of the clarinettist Benny Goodman – solo clarinet with orchestra.
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