Darius Milhaud (1892-1974)

La Création du monde (1923)

ballet for ensemble


stage work

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1923
    • Duration: 15 mn
    • Publisher: Eschig
    • Opus: 81
    • Dedication: Paul Collaer et Roger Desormière
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Texte de Blaise Cendrars.

Detailed formation
  • 2 flutes, oboe, 2 clarinets, bassoon, saxophone, horn, 2 trumpets, trombone, piano, timpani, drum kit, 2 violins, cello, double bass

Premiere information

  • Date: October 1923
    Location:

    France, Paris, Ballets Suédois


    Performers:

    V. Golschmann, direction.