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Saint-Saëns, Camille
1835-1921
(b Paris, 9 Oct 1835; d Algiers, 16 Dec 1921). French
Le carnaval des animaux (Carnival of the Animals) <1886;
rev Le cygne added 1887>
rev Le cygne added 1887>
2 solo pianos
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Breitkopf ed. Peter Jost; Serenissima ed. Clinton F. Nieweg & Nancy M. Bradburd.
Often performed with full string sections. The part labeled "harmonica" was originally intended for glass harmonica; it is generally played on glockenspiel, or occasionally celesta.
Narrations are often used; humorous verses for that purpose have been supplied by various writers, including Ogden Nash (available from Brown), Peter Schickele (Presser), Loriot (in German, French, & English; Breitkopf), Charles & Denise Kirkland (Charles.Kirkland@valpo.edu), Bruce Adolphe (bruce.adolphe@gmail.com), and Jack Prelutsky (Random House). Other individuals and ensembles have their own proprietary verses (e.g., Martin Bookspan, or The Mum Puppet Theatre) which may be used only by those performers. Still others have been published as children's books (e.g., John Lithgow's scenario with verses for the New York City Ballet).
Although the music is in the public domain, none of the verses are; permissions must be negotiated in each case with the copyright holder.
Often performed with full string sections. The part labeled "harmonica" was originally intended for glass harmonica; it is generally played on glockenspiel, or occasionally celesta.
Narrations are often used; humorous verses for that purpose have been supplied by various writers, including Ogden Nash (available from Brown), Peter Schickele (Presser), Loriot (in German, French, & English; Breitkopf), Charles & Denise Kirkland (Charles.Kirkland@valpo.edu), Bruce Adolphe (bruce.adolphe@gmail.com), and Jack Prelutsky (Random House). Other individuals and ensembles have their own proprietary verses (e.g., Martin Bookspan, or The Mum Puppet Theatre) which may be used only by those performers. Still others have been published as children's books (e.g., John Lithgow's scenario with verses for the New York City Ballet).
Although the music is in the public domain, none of the verses are; permissions must be negotiated in each case with the copyright holder.
1. Intro et Marche royale du lion (Intro & Royal March
of the Lion)
2. Poules et coqs (Hens and Roosters)
3. Hémiones—Animaux véloces (Wild Donkeys—Fleet
Animals)
4. Tortues (Tortoises)
5. L'éléphant
6. Kangourous (Kangaroos)
7. Aquarium
8. Personnages à longues oreilles (People with Long
Ears)
9. Le coucou au fond des bois (Cuckoo in the Depths of
the Woods)
10. Volière (Aviary)
11. Pianistes (Pianists)
12. Fossiles (Fossils)
13. Le cygne (The Swan)
14. Final (Finale)
of the Lion)
2. Poules et coqs (Hens and Roosters)
3. Hémiones—Animaux véloces (Wild Donkeys—Fleet
Animals)
4. Tortues (Tortoises)
5. L'éléphant
6. Kangourous (Kangaroos)
7. Aquarium
8. Personnages à longues oreilles (People with Long
Ears)
9. Le coucou au fond des bois (Cuckoo in the Depths of
the Woods)
10. Volière (Aviary)
11. Pianistes (Pianists)
12. Fossiles (Fossils)
13. Le cygne (The Swan)
14. Final (Finale)
Humorous narratives may precede each movement; see main entry. A children's picture book by John Lithgow is available.
Additional info
Contents—1. Introduction et Marche royale du lion (Introduction and Royal March of the Lion); 2. Poules et coqs (Hens and Roosters); 3. Hémiones—Animaux véloces (Wild Donkeys—Fleet Animals); 4. Tortues (Tortoises); 5. L'éléphant; 6. Kangourous (Kangaroos); 7. Aquarium; 8. Personnages à longues oreilles (People with Long Ears); 9. Le coucou au fond des bois (Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods); 10. Volière (Aviary); 11. Pianistes (Pianists); 12. Fossiles (Fossils); 13. Le cygne (The Swan); 14. Final (Finale)
Contents—1. Introduction et Marche royale du lion (Introduction and Royal March of the Lion); 2. Poules et coqs (Hens and Roosters); 3. Hémiones—Animaux véloces (Wild Donkeys—Fleet Animals); 4. Tortues (Tortoises); 5. L'éléphant; 6. Kangourous (Kangaroos); 7. Aquarium; 8. Personnages à longues oreilles (People with Long Ears); 9. Le coucou au fond des bois (Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods); 10. Volière (Aviary); 11. Pianistes (Pianists); 12. Fossiles (Fossils); 13. Le cygne (The Swan); 14. Final (Finale)