Eulenburg SAINT-saens Camille - Le Carnaval Des Animaux - Conducteur + CD

Name: SAINT-saens Camille - Le Carnaval Des Animaux - Conducteur + CD
Brand: Eulenburg
SKU: 309496
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ID : 309496

EAN : 9790200226300

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Essential Information About This Score
• An iconic work by Camille Saint-Saëns, both brilliant, accessible, and instantly recognizable
• A musical universe full of humor and character, constructed like a gallery of sonic portraits of animals
• Delightful nods to other composers, with a writing style that blends parody, elegance, and a sense of melody
• Ideal for enriching a classical score library and working on narrative interpretation

SAINT-saens Camille - Le Carnaval Des Animaux - Conducteur + CD

16,30 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

Reference price

Summary of This Score

Considered one of Saint-Saëns' most popular works, this piece reveals a playful side of the composer, to the point that he initially hesitated to publish it for fear of being taken less seriously. Here, the music becomes a playground: each tableau delights in portraying an animal with particularly inventive writing effects, evocative rhythms, and immediately expressive harmonic colors. The work also stands out for its mischievous references to the repertoire: Saint-Saëns slips in parodies and pastiches, notably gently poking fun at Offenbach (the tortoise) and Berlioz (the elephant), among other allusions. The result: a score as enjoyable to play as to listen to, perfect for developing a sense of style, articulation, and precision, while naturally telling a musical story.

Technical specifications

Musical Genre

Classical

Composer

Camille Saint-Saëns

Genre

classical score

Questions frequently asked

Is the conductor's score for The Carnival of the Animals accompanied by a CD?

The edition includes a conductor's score and a CD, as indicated in its title.

Which composer is featured in this edition?

The score is dedicated to Camille Saint-Saëns' The Carnival of the Animals. This work belongs to the classical repertoire and depicts several animal scenes.

Does this score contain Offenbach and Berlioz parodies?

The references to Offenbach in "The Tortoise" and to Berlioz in "The Elephant" are part of the musical elements described for this work.

Does The Carnival of the Animals work on articulation?

Camille Saint-Saëns' writing is presented as suitable for practicing articulation and precision. The evocative rhythms contribute to characterizing each animal.