Paris-born Charles Camille Saint-Saëns was a
well-known composer In the nineteenth century and he
was also well-known as a virtuoso pianist; ranked
alongside giants such as Liszt, Clara Schumann, Pugno,
Pachmann, Planté, Grieg and Rubinstein.
Camille Saint-Saens was a fascinating figure. As well
as a great virtuoso of the piano, he was a celebrated
organist, cofounder of the Nationale de Musique,
professor of music paying for students’ trips to the
Wagner Festivals in Bayreuth and L...(+)
Paris-born Charles Camille Saint-Saëns was a
well-known composer In the nineteenth century and he
was also well-known as a virtuoso pianist; ranked
alongside giants such as Liszt, Clara Schumann, Pugno,
Pachmann, Planté, Grieg and Rubinstein.
Camille Saint-Saens was a fascinating figure. As well
as a great virtuoso of the piano, he was a celebrated
organist, cofounder of the Nationale de Musique,
professor of music paying for students’ trips to the
Wagner Festivals in Bayreuth and Liszt enthusiast, he
was almost a Classicist in his composition and a genius
of form.
Very little is written about this obscure work. Unlike
the bulk of his compositions, this score (originally
published as "Romance sans paroles" in 1871) has no
opus designation.
Although this piece was originally composed for Piano
(and variations thereof), I created this Interpretation
for Viola & Piano.
PARTITION