La Muse et le Poète, Op. 132 From SAINT-SAËNS, C.: Violin and Orchestra Works (2017) Released by Naxos Saint-Saëns: La Muse et le Poète, Op. 132 Tianwa Yang is ‘an artist of exceptional technique and musicianship’ (BBC Music Magazine) and

Have you ever thought about writing a full-fledged piano concerto in a little less than 3 week? For most of us, this seems an almost impossible task, but it was not a problem for Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921). You see, Anton

Sonata for Cello and Piano No. 2 in F Major, Op. 123 III. Romanza. Poco adagio – Agitato From Saint Saens: Cello Concerto no. 1. Sonatas nos. 2 & 3 (2017) Released by Harmonia Mundi Saint-Saëns: Sonata for Cello and

“Minors of the Majors” invites you to discover compositions by the great classical composers that for one reason or another have not reached the musical mainstream. Please enjoy, and keep listening!

Most of us associate the pipe organ with liturgical, that is, religious use. But did you know that the instrument was originally associated with gladiatorial combat during the time of the Romans? Gladiatorial games usually began with an elaborate procession

Tarentelle for Clarinet, flute and piano op.6 Laurent Wagschal, piano Pascal Godart, piano Olivier Derbesse, clarinet Vincent Lucas, flute From Saint-Saëns: Complete Chamber Music with Winds (2010) Released by Indesens Tarentelle for Clarinet, flute and piano op.6 The Complete Chamber

James Campbell, oboe Sonata for Oboe, Ad libitum – Allegretto From French Chamber Music For Woodwinds – Disc 2 (2006) Released by Cala Records Ltd Saint-Saëns: Sonata for Oboe Along with the sonata for clarinet and the sonata for bassoon,

Nicholas Daniel, oboe Sonata for Bassoon Allegro moderato From French Chamber Music for Woodwinds Vol.1 (1994) Released by Cala Records Saint-Saëns: Sonata for Bassoon The introduction is captivating, it’s nostalgic, melodic, and expressive. This is one of the last works