Carnival of the Animals

by Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921)

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By Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921). For Full Orchestra. Full Orchestra (Full Score). Dover Edition. Masterwork. Full Score. Published by Dover Publications (AP.6-404129).

ISBN 9780486404127. Masterwork.

Written in 1886 for a Mardi Gras celebration, Saint-Saens" best-known work consists of 14 pieces scored for flute/piccolo, clarinet, glass harmonica (tuned glass bowls), xylophone, two pianos, and strings. Playfully borrowing themes from other works!including his own!the composer paints delightful musical portraits of a lion, chickens, turtles, an elephant, kangaroos, and the immensely popular swan. Reproduced from an authoritative source. Instrumentation.

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