In 1893, he was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge, further solidifying his legacy.
Camille Saint-Saëns was a French composer, organist, conductor, and pianist of the Romantic era, known for his diverse musical talents.
His best-known works include the opera 'Samson and Delilah' and the orchestral suite 'The Carnival of the Animals'.
Biography
Early Life
Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns was born on October 9, 1835, in Paris, France, to Jacques-Joseph-Victor Saint-Saëns and Françoise-Clémence Collin. His father, a government official, passed away shortly after his birth, leaving young Camille to be raised by his mother and her widowed aunt. Displaying remarkable musical talent from an early age, he exhibited perfect pitch and began playing the piano before he was three. By the age of seven, he was studying under Camille-Marie Stamaty, who instilled in him a disciplined approach to piano playing.
Career
Saint-Saëns emerged as a prominent composer, organist, conductor, and pianist during the Romantic era. His prolific output includes notable works such as "Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso" (1863), the Second Piano Concerto (1868), and the opera "Samson and Delilah" (1877). He is perhaps best known for his orchestral suite "The Carnival of the Animals" (1886) and the Third Symphony, often referred to as the "Organ Symphony" (1886). Throughout his career, he maintained a connection to contemporary music while also being a significant figure in the 19th-century music scene.
Legacy
Saint-Saëns passed away on December 16, 1921, leaving behind a rich legacy as one of France's most distinguished composers. He received numerous accolades, including the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour and honorary doctorates from the universities of Cambridge and Oxford. His contributions to music were recognized not only in France but also internationally, as he was honored with the British Royal Victorian Order. His death marked the end of an era, as he was one of the last representatives of the great movements in music typical of the 19th century, and his works continue to be celebrated and performed worldwide.
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Discography
French Piano Music1974
- 1.Etudes: Pour les degrés chromatiques (Book 2 no.7)
- 2.Etudes: Pour les arpèges composés (Book 2 no.11)
- 3.Etudes: Pour les quartes (Book 1 no.3)
- 4.Etudes: Pour les octaves (Book 1 no.5)
- 5.Trois gymnopedies: No.1
- 6.Trois gymnopedies: No.2
- 7.Trois gymnopedies: No.3
- 8.Etude en forme de valse, op.52 (Book 1)
- 9.Etude d’après le 5ème concerto, op.111 (Book 2)
- 10.Pieces pittoresques: Idylle
- 11.Pieces pittoresques: Scherzo-valse
- 12.Bourree fantasque
Sonatas for Violin and Piano1973
- 1.Première sonate pour violon et piano, op. 75: I. Allegro agitato12:17
- 2.Première sonate pour violon et piano, op. 75: II. Allegro moderato10:12
- 3.Deuxième sonate pour violon et piano, op. 102: I. Poco allegro più tosto moderato7:07
- 4.Deuxième sonate pour violon et piano, op. 102: II. Scherzo. Vivace3:36
- 5.Deuxième sonate pour violon et piano, op. 102: III. Andante5:19
- 6.Deuxième sonate pour violon et piano, op. 102: IV. Allegro grazioso, non presto5:30
Préludes et Fugues (intégrale)1972
- 1.Prélude et Fugue en Mi Bémol, op. 99 n° 3: Prélude3:55
- 2.Prélude et Fugue en Mi Bémol, op. 99 n° 3: Fugue4:25
- 3.Prélude et Fugue en Mi Majeur, op. 99 n° 1: Prélude3:36
- 4.Prélude et Fugue en Mi Majeur, op. 99 n° 1: Fugue2:45
- 5.Prélude et Fugue en Ré Mineur, op. 109 n° 1: Prélude2:32
- 6.Prélude et Fugue en Ré Mineur, op. 109 n° 1: Fugue4:55
- 7.Prélude et Fugue en Si Majeur, op. 99 n° 2: Prélude2:40
- 8.Prélude et Fugue en Si Majeur, op. 99 n° 2: Fugue5:15
- 9.Prélude et Fugue en Ut Majeur, op. 109 n° 3: Prélude1:50
- 10.Prélude et Fugue en Ut Majeur, op. 109 n° 3: Fugue3:04
- 11.Prélude et Fugue en Sol Majeur, op. 109 n° 2: Prélude2:55
- 12.Prélude et Fugue en Sol Majeur, op. 109 n° 2: Fugue6:10
Organ Music by Charles Tournemire, Jeanne Demessieux, Camille Saint-Saëns1972
- 1.Improvisation sur le "Te Deum" (no. 3 from Cinq improvisations)
- 2.Petite rapsodie improvisée (no. 1 from Cinq improvisations)
- 3.Suite évocatrice pour grand orgue, op. 74
- 4.Répons pour le temps de Pâques
- 5.Toccata sur un choral (from L'Orgue mystique no. 18)
- 6.3e fantasie pour orgue, op. 157
Saint‐Saëns: Violin Concerto No.3; Kreisler/Paganini: Concerto in One Movement; Wieniawski: Légénde; Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen (2024 Stereo Remaster)1972
- 1.Violin Concerto no. 3 in B Minor, op. 61: I. Allegro non troppo - 2024 Stereo Remaster8:39
- 2.Violin Concerto no. 3 in B Minor, op. 61: II. Andantino quasi allegretto - 2024 Stereo Remaster7:13
- 3.Violin Concerto no. 3 in B Minor, op. 61: III. Molto moderato e maestoso – Allegro non troppo - 2024 Stereo Remaster10:51
- 4.Concerto in One Movement (After Paganini, Violin Concerto no. 1, op. 6) - 2024 Stereo Remaster19:54
- 5.Légende, op. 17 - 2024 Stereo Remaster7:21
- 6.Zigeunerweisen, op. 20 - 2024 Stereo Remaster8:54
Poème / Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso / Concerto No. 5 / Polonaise in D1970
- 1.Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 289:11
- 2.Poème, Op. 2516:45
- 3.Concert Polonaise in D Major, Op. 45:35
- 4.Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Minor, Op. 3719:15
Poulenc : Les Animaux modèles, suite pour orchestre / Saint‐Saëns : Le Carnaval des animaux1967
- 1.Le Carnaval des animaux : I. Introduction et Marche royale du Lion2:12
- 2.Le Carnaval des animaux : II. Poules et coqs / III. Hémiones1:21
- 3.Le Carnaval des animaux : IV. Tortues / V. L’Éléphant / VI. Kangourous4:12
- 4.Le Carnaval des animaux : VII. Aquarium1:51
- 5.Le Carnaval des animaux : VIII. Personnages à longues oreilles / IX. Le Coucou au fond des bois2:40
- 6.Le Carnaval des animaux : X. Volière1:14
- 7.Le Carnaval des animaux : XI. Pianistes / XII. Fossiles2:32
- 8.Le Carnaval des animaux : XIII. Le Cygne2:39
- 9.Le Carnaval des animaux : XIV. Finale2:03
- 10.Les Animaux modèles, suite d’orchestre : I. Le petit jour (très calme) / II. Le Lion amoureux (passionnément animé)5:39
- 11.Les Animaux modèles, suite d’orchestre : III. L’Homme entre deux âge et ses deux maîtresses (prestissimo)2:03
- 12.Les Animaux modèles, suite d’orchestre : IV. La Mort et le Bûcheron (adagio)5:04
- 13.Les Animaux modèles, suite d’orchestre : V. Les deux Coqs (allegro) / VI. Le Repas de midi (très calme)8:27
Khachaturian: Violin Concerto / Saint-Saëns: Havanaise1965
- 1.Violin Concerto: I. Allegro con fermezza
- 2.Violin Concerto: II. Andante sostenuto
- 3.Violin Concerto: III. Allegro vivace
- 4.Havanaise, op. 83 (a)
Concertos pour violoncelle et orchestre / Kol Nidrei1964
- 1.Konzert Für Violoncello Und Orchester D-Moll: 1. Satz: Prélude: Lento - Allegro Maestoso
- 2.Konzert Für Violoncello Und Orchester D-Moll: 2. Satz: Intermezzo: Andantino Con Moto
- 3.Konzert Für Violoncello Und Orchester D-Moll: 3. Satz: Introduction: Andante - Allegro Vivace
- 4.Konzert Für Violoncello Und Orchester Nr. 1 A-moll, Op. 33: 1. Satz: Allegro Non Troppo
- 5.Konzert Für Violoncello Und Orchester Nr. 1 A-moll, Op. 33: 2. Satz: Allegretto Con Moto
- 6.Konzert Für Violoncello Und Orchester Nr. 1 A-moll, Op. 33: 3. Satz: (Ohne Bezeichnung)
- 7.Kol Nidrei, Op. 47 (Adagio)
Carnival of the Animals/The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra1962
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Paganini: Concerto No.1 In D/Saint-Saëns: Introduction And Rondo Capriccioso1962
- 1.Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 6 : I. Allegro maestoso18:46
- 2.Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 6 : II. Adagio5:05
- 3.Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 6 : III. Rondo. Allegro spirituoso8:29
- 4.Introduction et Rondo capriccioso in A Minor, Op. 288:50
Ibert: Divertissement / Bizet: Jeux d’enfants / Saint‐Säens: Danse macabre / Le rouet d’omphale1961
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Invitation to the Dance1961
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Ansermet Favourites1961
- 1.Danse macabre
- 2.Le Rouet d'Omphale
- 3.Marche Joyeuse
- 4.Pavane pour une infante défunte
- 5.España
Concerto n° 5 en fa majeur pour piano et orchestre / Septuor en mi bémol majeur1958
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Saint-Saëns: Concerto no. 2 / Franck: Symphonic Variations1958
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Saint‐Saëns: Concerto no. 3 / Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen / Wieniawski: Legende1956
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Samson et Dalila1956
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3ᵉ Symphonie en Ut mineur1955
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Symphony no. 3 in C Minor1949
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Introduction et Rondo Capriccioso1925
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Bach: Keyboard Concertos, BWV 1056 & 1061 / Haydn, Raff & Saint-Saëns: Works for Keyboard and Orchestra2021
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Works for Violin and Orchestra2016
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Bilder einer Ausstellung / Karneval Der Tiere1998
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Carnival Des Animaux (The Carnival Of The Animals)
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- Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
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- Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order
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- Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
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- Commander of the Legion of Honour
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- Officer of the Legion of Honour
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- Knight of the Legion of Honour
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- Pour le Mérite
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- Royal Victorian Order
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- honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge
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- Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford
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- Grand Cross of the Order of Saint-Charles
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Also known as: C. Saint‐Saens, C. Saint‐Sakns, Camile Saint‐Saens, Camille Saint, Camille Saint Saens, Camille Saints‐Saens
Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns was a French composer, organist, conductor and pianist of the Romantic era. His best-known works include Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso (1863), the Second Piano Concerto (1868), the First Cello Concerto (1872), Danse macabre (1874), the opera Samson and Delilah (1877), the Third Violin Concerto (1880), the Third ("Organ") Symphony (1886) and The Carnival of the Animals (1886).
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