Darius Milhaud (1892-1974)

Barba Garibo (1949 -1950)

entertainment on themes of Menton folklore for mixed choir and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1949 - 1950
    • Duration: 20 mn 40 s
    • Publisher: Heugel
    • Opus: 298
    • Commission: Radio France
    • Dedication: Daniel
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Textes d'Armand Lunel :

      Berceuse
      Barba Garibo
      Rassemblons-nous, clocher
      Le petit corbillon au bras
      Le romarin fleuri
      Gran Braghetta
      Final
      Salut au public

Detailed formation
  • mixed choir, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones, timpani, drum kit, strings

Premiere information

  • Date: 19 May 1950
    Location:

    France, Menton, Fête du Citron


    Performers:

    Orchestre Symphonique de la Radio ; chœur « La Chanson Mentonnaise », E. Bigot, direction.