Le cygne

Saint-Saëns, Camille (1835-1921)

Saint-Saens' magnificent Swan transcribed for intermediate-level violin! ♥

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Difficulty level : Grade 6/12

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This magnificent cantilene Le cygne [The Swan] by Camille Saint-Saëns is probably the most famous selection from the Carnaval des animaux.

It was originally composed for violoncello.

It was first performed in public on March 9, 1886, but was not published until after the composer's death.

This score is a transcription for violin with piano accompaniment.

Sources :

Camille Saint-Saëns, Le Carnaval des animaux, 1886 (1922).

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Associated collections :

Romantic Music for Violin (Intermediate)

Sheet music details :

LE CYGNE

(The Swan - from the *Carnaval des animaux*)
Composer :	Saint-Saëns, Camille (1835-1921)	Opus/catalog number :
Movements :	Adagio	Composition/First publication :	1886
Instrumentation :	Violin and piano	Style :	Romantic (1815-1910)
Key :	G Major	Duration :	03:00
Edition :	Arranged by M.A. Caux	Difficulty :	Grade 6/12

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Composers → Saint-Saëns, Camille (1835-1921) → Saint-Saens : Carnaval des animaux

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