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“Piano for Kids” with Joseph & Anthony Paratore – Episode 6: Camille Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals

Joseph and Anthony Paratore piano

Piano for Kids” with Joseph & Anthony Paratore is an entertaining introduction to classical music masterpieces. The most popular classical music works are recounted in a lively and exciting way. The series consists of 6 episodes in which popular works suitable for children are presented. Episode 6 discusses Camille Saint-Saëns humorous musical suite "The Carnival of the Animals (Le Carnaval des animaux)". The work, about 25 minutes in duration, was written for private performance by two pianos and chamber ensemble: The Carnival of the Animals has since become one of Saint-Saëns's best-known and most beloved works. 

TRACKLIST: 


1.    Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: I. Introduction and Royal March of the Lion
2.    Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: II. Hens and Roosters
3.    Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: III. Wild Donkeys - Swift Animals
4.    Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: IV. Tortoises
5.    Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: V. The Elephant
6.    Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: VI. Kangaroos
7.    Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: VII. Aquarium
8.    Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: VIII. Characters with long ears
9.    Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: IX. The Cuckoo
10.    Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: X. Aviary
11.    Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: XI. Pianists
12.    Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: XII. Fossils
13.    Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: XII. The Swan
14.    Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: XIV. Finale
 

Repertoire

Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals, R. 125

Facts Digital

Item number
2052590
UPC number
880242525901
Sound format
PCM Stereo
Release
Total running time
26 mins
Recording
1995