Danse Macabre, Op. 40

Expertly arranged Full Orchestra (Miniature Score) by Camille Saint-Saëns from the Kalmus Edition series. Danse Macabre (Dance of Death), Op. 40 was inspired by the poem of Henri Cazalis and composed in 1874.

Expertly arranged Full Orchestra (Miniature Score) by Camille Saint-Saëns from the Kalmus Edition series. Danse Macabre (Dance of Death), Op. 40 was inspired by the poem of Henri Cazalis and composed in 1874.

Saint-Saens' masterpiece was originally composed in 1872 as a song for voice and piano. It transformed and expanded into the familiar tone poem two years later for symphonic orchestra featuring a solo violin with the top E-string tuned down a half-step and a prominent part for xylophone. This newly engraved

This collection includes the popular title work, "Allegro appassionato," "Album" (consisting of 6 pieces), "Rhapsodie d'Auvergne," "Theme and Variations," plus six etudes, three waltzes, and six etudes for left hand alone. Authoritative sources. Introduction.

This collection includes the popular title work, "Allegro appassionato," "Album" (consisting of six pieces), "Rhapsodie d'Auvergne," "Theme and Variations," plus six etudes, three waltzes, and six etudes for left hand alone. Authoritative sources. Introduction.