Version for Violoncello-Camille Saint-Saëns composed his two Romances for Horn for two of the most respected French horn players of the time: Opus 67 in E major from 1866 is dedicated to Henri Chaussier; Opus 36 in F major from 1874 waswritten for Henri Garigue. Despite the illustrious recipients they are not virtuosic showpieces but as the term Romance suggests short Songs without words . Alongside the orchestral version Saint-Saëns also prepareda piano accompaniment for chamber music performances. The first editions even also had an alternative part for Violoncello on which this edition is based.
