Camille Saint-Saens

Le Carnaval des animaux. Written in March 1886 as a humorous occasional work for the traditional carnival concert organized by his cellist friend Charles-Joseph Lebouc, the Carnival of the Animals was so successful that Saint-Saëns banned performances and publication soon afterwards. He was worried that this 'grand zoological fantasy' - consisting of 14 short individual pieces for eleven instruments - might overshadow his serious works. Yet only five months after the composer's death, it appeared in print after all, beginning its worldwide victory march - in its original setting as well as in numerous arrangements. Thus, the Carnival did in fact arguably become the most popular work by this French composer and, owing to its musical originality, it is also a favourite in music lessons or for school orchestra performances. With this combination of a study edition and an edition in parts (for which additional parts for larger numbers of strings may be ordered), G. Henle Publishers now presents the perfect resource for such occasions.

Camille Saint-Saëns est surtout connu pour Carnaval des Animaux et sa symphony dorgue (symphonie N° 3). Marche Militaire est toutefois une de ses compositions qui est le plus remarquable. Une oeuvre excellente magistralement arrangé par Georges Moreau.

Camille Saint-Saëns est surtout connu pour Carnaval des Animaux et sa symphony dorgue (symphonie N° 3). Marche Militaire est toutefois une de ses compositions qui est le plus remarquable. Une oeuvre excellente magistralement arrangé par Georges Moreau.

Par SAINT-SAENS CAMILLE. / Niveau : Difficile / Répertoire / Trombone et Brass Band

Directors of young bands everywhere have long awaited a well-crafted and accessible transcription of this timeless classic. James Curnow's decades of transcription/orchestration experience are clearly evident in this artful andauthentic adaptation. There's no better way to learn about a great composer than by playing one of his most recognizable works. Add Camille Saint-Saëns to your upcoming program. Musicians and audience alike are sure toenjoy it. Dive into a study of musical heritage.