Thanks to Dave Lewis for his very informative poset on Milhaud.  Since
Judith Zaimont brought this name up a couple of days ago I managed to
listen to all the recordings of Milhaud I have:  five pieces from the
thirties, four from 1919-1929 and two from 1953.  Supposing that these are
representative, I would characterize his music as lithe, lyrical or perky,
besides jazz-influenced, and quite different from the Hindemith I know,
although it is clear that both composers are neoclassical.  Hindemith's
textures are less clear, and I find him ponderous in comparison with
Milhaud and thus less likable, although I am open to the possibility
of changing my mind.

Jim