The Carnival of the Animals
Camille Saint-Saens
The Carnival of the Animals is a 14 movement suite that was written by Camille Saint-Saens in 1886.
It was written for a chamber group that would include the following instruments: 2 pianos, glass harmonica, xylophone, clarinet, flute, piccolo, 2 violins, viola, cello & double bass. Today it is usually performed by a full orchestra.
The Glass Armonica was invented by Benjamin Franklin. You do not usually see this in orchestras and for this piece sometimes you will see the celesta or the glockenspiel. Try playing an electronic one by clicking on the link below. http://sln.fi.edu/franklin/musician/virtualarmonica.html
Because he thought the piece was frivolous and that other composers wouldn't take him seriously only one movement was played before his death. It was published after his death and first performed in 1922.
It was written for a chamber group that would include the following instruments: 2 pianos, glass harmonica, xylophone, clarinet, flute, piccolo, 2 violins, viola, cello & double bass. Today it is usually performed by a full orchestra.
The Glass Armonica was invented by Benjamin Franklin. You do not usually see this in orchestras and for this piece sometimes you will see the celesta or the glockenspiel. Try playing an electronic one by clicking on the link below. http://sln.fi.edu/franklin/musician/virtualarmonica.html
Because he thought the piece was frivolous and that other composers wouldn't take him seriously only one movement was played before his death. It was published after his death and first performed in 1922.
Mvmt. 1 March of the Lion |
Mvmt. 2 Hens and Roosters |
Mvmt. 3 Wild Donkeys |
Mvmt. 4 Tortoises |
Mvmt. 5 The Elephant |
Mvmt. 6 Kangaroos |
Mvmt. 7 The Aquarium |
Mvmt. 8 Person w/ Long Ears |
Mvmt. 9 Cuckoo in the Woods |
Mvmt. 10 Aviary |
Mvmt. 11 Pianist |
Mvmt. 12 The Fossils |
Mvmt. 13 The Swan |
Mvmt. 14 The Finale |