The Carnival of the Animals

A great zoological fantasy. In a simple arrangement

Composer: Saint-Saëns, Camille

Editor: Heumann, Hans-Guenter

illustration: Smith, Brigitte

"Get to know classical masterpieces": Within this series you will find a simple arrangement for piano of The Carnival of the Animals, a wonderful composition by Camille Saint-Saëns. As they are presented in this ‘great zoological fantasy’, we hear the animals getting together to celebrate a carnival party. With explanatory texts and fully coloured illustrations, the edition is aimed at young and adult pianists. The easily playable arrangements and original pieces provide an ideal introduction to this work.

Content text:

• Biography of the Composer: Camille Saint-Saens
• History of the Work: The Carnival of the Animals
• The Royal March of the Lion
• Hens and Cocks
• Hemione (Wild Asses)
• Turtles
• The Elephant
• Kangaroos
• The Aquarium
• Characters with Long Ears
• The Cuckoo Deep in the Wood
• The Aviary
• Pianists
• Fossils
• The Swan
• Finale

Difficulty: intermediate