Camille Saint-Saëns
Le Carnaval des animaux
The carnival of animals Great zoological fantasy
Camille Saint-Saëns
Le Carnaval des animaux
The carnival of animals Great zoological fantasy
- Instrumentation 2 Pianos and Orchestra
- Composer Camille Saint-Saëns
- Editor Peter Jost
- Lyricist Vicco von Bülow
- Edition Instrumental Part: Piano 2 Solo
- Publisher Breitkopf & Härtel
- Order no. OB5321-KLAV2-S
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Description:
Camille Saint-Saëns’ humorous masterpiece "Le Carnaval des animaux" (The Carnival of the Animals – Grand Zoological Fantasy) has enchanted audiences of all ages for generations. Across 14 vivid movements and a duration of approximately 22 minutes, the work brings majestic lions, lumbering elephants, graceful swans, and practicing pianists to vibrant musical life. This first-class edition from the renowned publisher Breitkopf & Härtel contains the individual solo part for Piano 2 Solo. The piece offers flexible scoring options—from an intimate chamber ensemble (flute/piccolo, clarinet, harmonica, xylophone, 2 pianos, and string quintet) to a full orchestra. Whether paired with entertaining narration or presented as a purely instrumental showpiece, this solo part is the ideal foundation for rehearsals and virtuoso concert performances.