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On this CD:
1. Symphony No. 3 in C minor ("Organ"), Op. 78
Composed by Camille Saint-Saens
Performed by Philadelphia Orchestra
with E. Power Biggs
Conducted by Eugene Ormandy
2. Samson et Dalila, opera in 3 acts, Op. 47 Bacchanale
Composed by Camille Saint-Saens
Performed by Philadelphia Orchestra
Conducted by Eugene Ormandy
3. Suite algérienne, for orchestra in C major, Op. 60 Marche militaire française
Composed by Camille Saint-Saens
Performed by Philadelphia Orchestra
Conducted by Eugene Ormandy
4. Danse macabre, symphonic poem in G minor, Op. 40
Composed by Camille Saint-Saens
Performed by Philadelphia Orchestra
Conducted by Eugene Ormandy
5. Carnival of the Animals, zoological fantasy for 2 pianos & ensemble
Composed by Camille Saint-Saens
with Yan Pascal Tortelier, Gaby Casadesus, Michel Arrignon, Regis Pasquier, Yo-Yo Ma, Michel Cals, Gabin Lauridon, Alain Marion, Gerard Causse, Michel Cerutti
Conducted by Philippe Entremont
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Saint-Saëns dedicated this Third Symphony to Liszt, the great pianist, and so he decided to include prominent keyboard parts in the work. Not only does it use an organ in the second and fourth movements, but there's also a prominent part for piano, sometimes for two players. Eugene Ormandy's is one of the four really great recordings of the work--both interpretively and sonically. It's also combined with spectacular performances of the sexy "Bacchanale" from Samson and Dalilah as well as the famous "Danse Macabre." With the chamber version of Carnaval thrown it, this is a fantastic bargain at budget price. --David Hurwitz