Camille Saint-Saëns
By Camille Saint-Saëns
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835–1921) of Paris was a classical prodigy and master orchestrator whose Carnival of the Animals, Danse Macabre, and Organ Symphony sparkle with wit and clarity.
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The Carnival of the Animals: The Swan (Le Cygne)
No. 13
Gliding smoothly upon the glass-like water in quiet majesty.
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6 ChaptersEvery chapter below is pre-indexed for oral narration and easy 1-click scheduling into your weekly Charlotte Mason lesson plan.
The Carnival of the Animals: The Swan (Le Cygne)
No. 13
The Carnival of the Animals: Aquarium
No. 7
The Carnival of the Animals: The Elephant (L'Éléphant)
No. 5
Danse Macabre
Op. 40
Symphony No. 3 in C minor 'Organ' – Maestoso (Finale)
Op. 78, 2nd Movement (Part 2)
Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso in A minor
Op. 28
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