French composer and teacher Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) was a prolific composer of the 20th Century as a member of 'Les Six'. His compositions remain highly regarded String Quintet No. 2 being no exception. Milhaud's compositions are influenced by jazz and polytonality as exemplified in String Quintet No. 2 which is the second of four String Quintets by the composer. Composed in 1952 String Quintet No. 2 is an alternative exciting String Quintet for 2 Violins Viola Cello and Double Bass. Milhaud makes use of variation in bowings complex rhythms chromaticism alteringtempos double stops harmonics variation in dynamics and a wide tessitura among other aspects. Milhaud's String Quintet No. 2 is essential to all advanced String Quintets seeking modern and exciting repertoire.
