Saint-Saens Flashcards
Who was Saint-Saens?
Saint-Saens was a French composer, conductor, organist and pianist of the romantic era who was known for his versatility and prolific output across different genres. He composed symphonies, operas, concertos, chamber music and works for solo piano and organ.
Describe Saint-Saens compositional style.
His compositional style reflects the romantic period with its emphasis on emotional expression and virtuosic performance. However, he also incorporated elements of classical and baroque music. His compositions are known for their clarity, balance, lyrical beauty, rhythmic character and technical brilliance.
What are some of Saint-Saens most famous compositions?
The Carnival of the Animals, Symphony no. 3 in C minor, Op 78 which is also known as “Organ Symphony” and the opera “Samson and Delilah”.
What does Allegro Animato mean?
Lively and Animated.
Structure of Movement 2 and 4?
Movement 2 is ternary form
Who was this sonata dedicated to?
French clarinettist, Auguste-Élénore Périer who was a professor at the Conservatoire de Paris.
Other composers from this time?
Tchaikovsky, Brahms and Puccini.
When was the romantic era?
1820-1900
