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Saint-Saëns - Carnival of the Animals

Saint-Saëns - Carnival of the Animals

Sarah Devonald chooses her favourite recording of Saint-Saëns's Carnival of the Animals

Record Review Podcast · BBC Radio 3

September 27, 202146m 45s

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Sarah Devonald chooses her favourite recording of Saint-Saëns's Carnival of the Animals.

The Carnival of the Animals is a glorious romp in fourteen movements by Camille Saint-Saëns. It is for two pianos and chamber ensemble; and is among his most popular. Includes well-known movements like Elephants, Fossils and the Swan.

Presented by Andrew McGregor.