Camille Saint-Saëns
Danse Macabre
Camille Saint-Saëns
Danse Macabre
- Instrumentation Accordion Orchestra
- Composer Camille Saint-Saëns
- Editor Foppe Jacobi
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- Edition Score and Parts
- Publisher De Haske Publications
- Order no. DHP1074246-060
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Description:
Danse Macabre, or Dance of Death, is one of the most famous works by Camille Saint-Saëns. The composition is based on the poem of the same name by Henri Cazalis (1840-1909). The dance of death is musically represented with various effects, starting with twelve strokes of the clock - which of course suggest midnight. Then dissonant sounds and a somewhat wistful waltz melody follow. A thematic build-up full of tempo changes leads to an intense majestuoso, which ends abruptly, after which a melancholy farewell melody takes over. This wonderful symphonic poem appeals to everyone's imagination - as it will in this expert arrangement for accordion orchestra.