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Carnival of the Animals 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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        DavidRMD

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        May 29, 2003

        First-class edition

        A marvelous reprint of the authoritive 1922 Durand first edition, with excellent introductory information and english translations accompaning the original French. In my opinion, this is the best score currently available of Saint-Saens' famous musical romp.

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