This video shows Madeleine Milhaud (1902-2008), the widow of the French composer Darius Milhaud (1892-1974), telling at the age of 102, in 2004, a few anecdotes from her remote past.
Haha. I see that I'm the first to leave a comment in 2 years! Well, I mean, this is amazing! 102 and she wasnt even remotely senile! Being a fan of the Music of Milhaud and LES SIX, I would have been able to listen to her all day. I would have loved to see an interview with Tailiferre , who Madeline says she really respected, and was the last of LES SIX to pass (her music was VASTLY underrated). Thank you for downloading
Merci mille fois d'avoir partagé ce témoignage sur la musique du 20ième siècle! Madeleine Milhaud était une grande dame qui a consacré toute sa vie à Darius Milhaud.
I wonder if Milhaud was probably the only composer who Satie didn't turn his back to because of all the criticism he recieved. Anyway, thank you so much for this! - A Milhaudian.
Just remembered an anecdote about the composer apologizing for his wife being late to some appointment or another. He said, "You must forgive Madeleine... she was born 15 minutes late and she hasn't caught up yet."
Goodness, she's funny! "If I had to slap everyone who hated [my husband's] music..." Wonderful set of clips, MANY THANKS for posting. This is the kind of cultural opportunity that makes me grateful for RU-vid.
7 лет назад
Merveilleux souvenirs des après-midis passés en compagnie de l'extraordinaire Madeleine Milhaud. Extraordinaire d'intelligence vraie, celle qui vient du cœur.
