The Carnival of the Animals
Jan 01, 2003
Overview
The Carnival of the Animals (French: Le Carnaval des animaux) is a humorous musical suite of 14 movements, including "The Swan", by the French composer Camille Saint-Saëns. About 25 minutes in duration, it was written for private performance by two pianos and chamber ensemble; Saint-Saëns prohibited public performance of the work during his lifetime, feeling that its frivolity would damage his standing as a serious composer. The suite was published in 1922, the year after his death. A public performance in the same year was greeted with enthusiasm, and it has remained among his most popular. It is less frequently performed with a full orchestral complement of strings.
Cast of The Carnival of the Animals
Crew of The Carnival of the Animals
About The Carnival of the Animals
What is The Carnival of the Animals about?
The Carnival of the Animals (French: Le Carnaval des animaux) is a humorous musical suite of 14 movements, including "The Swan", by the French composer Camille Saint-Saëns. About 25 minutes in duration, it was written for private performance by two pianos and chamber ensemble; Saint-Saëns prohibited public performance of the work during his lifetime, feeling that its frivolity would damage his…
When was The Carnival of the Animals released?
The Carnival of the Animals was released on January 1, 2003.
Who is in the cast of The Carnival of the Animals?
The cast of The Carnival of the Animals includes Pierre Arditi (Présentateur).