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Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921): A Thematic Catalogue of His Complete Works ensures an objective knowledge of the total musical creation of this extraordinary French musician.The catalogue, classified by genre chronologically, encompasses unpublished compositions, incomplete pieces, and posthumous publications among the c. 600 works listed.An introduction discusses the location of the sources consulted, Saint-Saens's autographs, and his publishers. Each catalogue entry includes such information as the title and opus number of the composition and the opening theme of each movement; date, place, and circumstances of composition; dedication; instrumentation; location and description of autographs; publisher, plate number, date and place of publication; title page; all existent versions, arrangements, and transcriptions, their authors, publishers, date and plate number of publication; date and place of premiere and significant performances with names of the performers involved; references to the work in the mainly unpublished correspondence of Saint-Saens; literature and unique details relevant to the particular work. This thematic catalogue (to be published ultimately in three volumes) provides an invaluable guide to Saint-Saens for musicians, scholars, and students.It is an essential foundation for any study of the composer's signficance and music. ... Read more

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Amazing score for an amazing piece
The full score for CSS's organ symphony is very well arranged, easy to read, and is of good quality.It is really a steal at that price and is good enough for review or study.I used it to transcribe the piece to another instrument.For an orchestra you would need to have the piece-wise score for each instrument which obviously costs much more, but this is a good alternative for simpler applications, is great for a conductor or for transcribing, and is perfect for the casual reader.Very durable too.

Organ Score Smashes!
In an era where good manuscripts are expensive and somewhat difficult to obtain, Dover has made available the consummate example of organ and symphony in harmony.With easy readablity and the trademark 'lay-flat'binding, Dover allows easy access to all parts of the score with littleconfusion.A must for all who enjoy listening to this piece as well asthose who study scores and instumental relationships. ... Read more

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Piano duet for two pianos, four hands, written by Camille Saint-Saens. ... Read more

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Late in the night of December 16, 1921, Camille Saint-Sans, the patriarch of French music, died in the arms of his faithful servant. In his youth, before the Revolution of 1848, he had played in the Salons of the Tuileries for King Louis Philippe. At his death, the funeral rites were the most splendid ever accorded to a musician before or since. Composer of the opera "Samson and Delilah" as well as "Danse Macabre" and "Carnival of the Animals," Saint-San's work ranged from the traditions of Beethoven and Mozart to the innovations of the early 20th century. Yet few composers have suffered so total a disparity between acclaim in life and disparagement in death. In this, the first major biography of Saint-Sans, Brian Rees explores the character of a man whose personal life was combative, tragic, and surrounded by rumor, arguing eloquently and persuasively that the composer truly was the incarnation of French genius that he was once hailed to be. ... Read more

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Ugh
The options for research on Saint-Saëns aren't much, so this book nearly soured me on the subject altogether.It's utterly unreadable.I recommend scouring libraries and used bookstores for James Harding's 1965 _Saint-Saëns and His Circle_, which, while hardly exhaustive, is at least readable and useful in getting a sense of the man.

Saint-Saens Agonistes
As a professional in the opera world (I've been at it too long to call it a business), I had a very good reason to buy and read this biography...the only one widely available in English these days.(I could only wish that some of the earlier sources in Rees's bibliography had been available to me.)

I found Rees's style both disjunct and pedantic...an accomplishment of sorts.In the facts of The Life, presented prosaically, for a composer whose existence was anything BUT prosaic, Rees left us hungry for substantiation.(His footnoting was mostly just irritating.)Certain events and trends in The Life, about which we would gladly know more--the controversial, virtually sensational dissolution of the composer's marriage, for instance, were glossed over, swept under the carpet or conveniently ignored.

Rees's technique of analysis of each work as he encounters it was perfunctory at best; is this guy really a musician?The writing has a kind of amateurish fervor to it, which might have been charming in other hands; but based on this work alone, I would quite simply not delve further into this composer's life or works, were it not for the fact that I'm about to be involved in a production of SAMSON ET DALILA.

This was a major disappointment, and all of us interested in the voluminous output of this protean figure--hey folks, why HAVE only two of his operas been recorded professionally?--will simply have to wait for someone better at this task.Perhaps Rees didn't find all that much to admire about Saint-Saens; but it doesn't incline me to want to read his life of Edward German (now THERE'S a Minor Composer).Oh well...onward and upward into the future.Saint-Saens is ripe for rediscovery, but Brian Rees may have nipped it in the bud...for a while.Most opera enthusiasts I know, certainly in the professional echelons, are tired of Mr. and Mrs. Gheorghiu, Andrea Bocelli, Charlotte Church and the like.Enough of the endless BOHEME entries in Schwann (oh all right, I think it's a great piece too!); give us a chance to hear some Saint-Saens that set the musical world on fire...or at least kindled respectable bonfires...in its time.

A calendar, not a life
Although I was truly interested in this subject, getting through all 485 pages of this book was pretty much drudgery.It's hard to believe the author has had much writing experience, particularly in the fields of music or biography.Saint-Saens never came alive for me, never became a person I could like or dislike, or even care about.Instead, the author provided an endless calendar of the composer's life -- on the order of Tuesday he went here, Wednesday he did this.We learn of his petty jealousies, but little else of the real person, whose life probably included many mysteries beyond the author's grasp.

And there is little or no critical evaluation of the vast majority of the works of this enormously prolific composer, nor any real discussion of his inspirations or working methods.Poor Saint-Saens comes across as a rather fuddy-duddy, petty workaholic.

In addition, the book is poorly written: the author evidently knows nothing of the rules of paragraphing, commonly including widely divergent topics in a single, unending paragraph.This is both confusing and irritating.

Finally, the omission of a list of the composer's works as a separate appendix is unforgiveable!True, the Index does list works, but only as they are mentioned in the text, with no assurance that this listing is accurate or complete.I'll look for a better and more complete biography! ... Read more

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Of Saint-Saëns' five great piano concerti, this may be termed the grandaddy of them all; it has remained unflinchingly in the repertoire since its premiere over 100 years ago. Affectionately known as the concerto that 'starts like Bach and ends like Offenbach,' it is an intense and carefully crafted work in the composer's inimitable style, with his trademark orchestrations. A thrilling experience for player and listener alike, this is one of our most requested titles and finally it is yours to accompany.Performed by Iliana Todorova, pianoAccompaniment: Plovdiv Philharmonic OrchestraConductor: Nayden TodorovIncludes Compact Disc and Printed Music Score. Also includes SLOW TEMPO practice version ... Read more

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Dowani 3 Tempi Play Along is an effective and time-tested method of practicing that offers more than conventional play-along editions. Dowani 3 Tempi Play Along enables you to learn a work systematically and with accompaniment at different tempi. The first thing you hear on the CD is the concert version in a first-class recording with solo instrument and orchestral, continuo, or piano accompaniment. Then the piano or harpsichord accompaniment follows in slow and medium tempo for practice purposes with the solo instrument heard softly in the background at a slow tempo. Finally, you can play at the original tempo to the accompaniment of an orchestra, piano, or basso continuo. All versions appearing on the CD were recorded live by renowned soloists, accompanists, and orchestras. There are no synthesised sounds in a Dowani edition! ... Read more

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Indispensible scores
I found that the edition of these two masterpieces of the piano concerto literature absolutely indispensible. Saint-Saens was such a master, and his subtle, elegant and powerful writing for piano and the orchestra leaps off the printed score. We need to have the other piano concerti (1, 3 and 5) printed with the same care, and all of his other concerti, particuarly those for cello and violin needs to be treated with the same consideration. An excellent publication that every music lover should have!

Saint Saens Better Known Piano Concertos
I thought that this book was excellent. I found that the edition was very much as Saint Saens intended and I beleive that it was enlightening and informative. The staves were easy to read and the piano part especially wasclear. As far as the actual music goes, it is devine. Saint Saens is apersonal favorite and owning this score has been a delight. I recommendthis book to any appreciator of music and most definately any pianist. ... Read more

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This is a study of Saint Saens's concertante works - five concertos for piano, three for violin, two for cello, and shorter works. ... Read more

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A valuable book
This is one of very few books recognising the special features of French music of the Romantic Era, and in particular the important contribution of music written by Camille Saint-Saens. Following the introduction, the firstchapter offers a 32-page insight into the composer's character and life.This, alone, is a rare encounter and comes eight years before the detailedbiographies by Rees and Studd. The following ten chapters are split intotwo sections dealing with the "Concertante" works by Saint-Saensand the French Solo Concerto around the same time. Both sections arelogically structured and equipped with references, comparisons andexamples, while works by Lalo, Dubois, Faure, Franck, Chausson and Debussy,to mention but a few, are additionally addressed. The interested reader cangain even more knowledge by consulting the appendices complementing themain chapters. In summary, for anyone keen to explore French romantic musicthis is a valuable book, which has been extensively researched and clearlywritten. ... Read more

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French/English. Translated by Ducloux. ... Read more

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The animals are having a carnival, and the guests are arriving. There's the majestic lion, the braying mules, the dancing elephant, and the bouncy kangaroos. Even the fossils join in with a fast and rattly dance. Everyone is invited!Nearly 150 years ago, the composer Camille Saint-Saeuml;ns was asked by his pupils to write a musical joke for them. He wrote the Carnival of the Animals, a piece people enjoyed so much that it has now become one of Saint-Saeuml;ns's most famous works.This accessible commentary, in a picture-book format, helps children follow each section of Saint-Saeuml;ns's classic piece while they listen to the CD. Whimsical illustrations, a simple text, and evocative melodies create an ideal introduction for young children to the world of classical music. ... Read more

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It's beutiful but.. need more action!
Nice music, very good text in a book, explaining what you hear, but if you are a teacher, you need more action in the class with this book (additional pictures or muppets for action before the sound and the history). The children enjoy acting out the animals to the music so I am glad that I did get it for the planned body movement in the classroom.

Excellent teaching resource
I am using this book for teaching grade one music. It is wonderful! the children love the pictures and the music. They have enjoyed responding to the music through movement and art work. A very good purchase!

Great Fun!
My three year old and six year old both love hearing the animal sounds created by the music.It is so enjoyable to hear beautiful music while reading along and viewing the very colorful illustrations. This is one we will definitely read over and over again.A great introduction to classical music for little ones.Also, very enjoyable for the parent!

Carnival of the Animals
Carnival of the Animals: Classical Music for Kids
I am a music teacher and use this book in my classroom.It illustrates Camille Saint-Saens' Carnival of the Animals and the kids absolutely love it.They love to listen and try to guess which animal Saint-Saens is illustrating through the music.It's a colorful book that discusses the sounds of the instruments and what they represent in each movement.I recommend this book for kids under the age of 9.

Two Two Year Old Thumbs Up!
I purchased this for my son right before his 2nd birthday.He loved it. It kept his attention during in 10 hour flight to France.The pictures and music are a great combonation. ... Read more

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Wonderful for bookbinders.
1: The music is REALLY hard. Saint-Saens was not an easy man.
2: Franz Liszt isn't that great at transcribing this title piece.
3: Everything else is great though.

It hasn't happened yet, but I sense that the book is going to fall apart soon. So learn bookbinding and keep it in BETTER condition for cheap. ... Read more

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Urtext editions of: Six Etudes Op. 52, Six Etudes Op. 111, and Six Etudes Op. 135 for the left hand...SIX ETUDES POUR LA MAIN GAUCHE SEULE, OP135: ALLA FUGASIX ETUDES POUR LA MAIN GAUCHE SEULE, OP135: BOURREESIX ETUDES POUR LA MAIN GAUCHE SEULE, OP135: ELEGIESIX ETUDES POUR LA MAIN GAUCHE SEULE, OP135: GIGUESIX ETUDES POUR LA MAIN GAUCHE SEULE, OP135: MOTO PERPETUOSIX ETUDES POUR LA MAIN GAUCHE SEULE, OP135: PRELUDESIX ETUDES, 1ST LIVRE OP52: EN FORME DE VALSESIX ETUDES, 1ST LIVRE OP52: ETUDE DE RYTHMESIX ETUDES, 1ST LIVRE OP52: POUR I'INDEPENDANCE DES DOIGTSSIX ETUDES, 1ST LIVRE OP52: PRELUDESIX ETUDES, 1ST LIVRE OP52: PRELUDE ET FUGUE, EN FA MINEURSIX ETUDES, 1ST LIVRE OP52: PRELUDE ET FUGUE, EN LA MAJEURSIX ETUDES, 2ND LIVRE OP111: LES CLOCHES DE LAS PALMASSIX ETUDES, 2ND LIVRE OP111: PRELUDE ET FUGUE, EN MI BEMOL MINEURSIX ETUDES, 2ND LIVRE OP111: TIERCES MAJEURES CHROMATIQUESSIX ETUDES, 2ND LIVRE OP111: TIERCES MAJEURES ET TIERCES MINEURESSIX ETUDES, 2ND LIVRE OP111: TOCCATA (D'APRES LE FINAL DU 5TH CONCERTO)SIX ETUDES, 2ND LIVRE OP111: TRAITS CHROMATIQUES ... Read more

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Two Pianos, Four Hands. 2 Copies needed to perform. ... Read more

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Intermediate Advanced / Piano solo by Camille Saint-Saens. ... Read more

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A collection of intermediate/advanced piano solos by Camille Saint-Saens. ... Read more