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1.Saint-Saëns: The Complete Works for Piano and Orchestra from: Hyperion September 03, 2001
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It is hard to imagine a more sympathetic, nor indeed high spirited, homage to Saint-Saens than this marvellous recording. All five of the piano concertos have something to recommend them and I am glad that they are finally being appreciated on their own grounds. Long neglected, Concertos 1, 3, 4 and 5 are marvellous pieces, full of fun, elegance and poise. The recording itself is in a real class of its own, and this is a very worthy 'sister' of Hough's recent recording of Rachmaninoff's concertos. Also present here are some smaller pieces, a little like Mozart's one movement rondos. Here, as in the Concertos, Mozart's presence can be felt. However it is the synthesis of Mozart's light orchestration and masterful musical development ... Read More:

2.Saint-Saëns - Carnival of the Animals; Symphony No 3 from: Cfp February 05, 2007
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It is hard to imagine a more sympathetic, nor indeed high spirited, homage to Saint-Saens than this marvellous recording. All five of the piano concertos have something to recommend them and I am glad that they are finally being appreciated on their own grounds. Long neglected, Concertos 1, 3, 4 and 5 are marvellous pieces, full of fun, elegance and poise. The recording itself is in a real class of its own, and this is a very worthy 'sister' of Hough's recent recording of Rachmaninoff's concertos. Also present here are some smaller pieces, a little like Mozart's one movement rondos. Here, as in the Concertos, Mozart's presence can be felt. However it is the synthesis of Mozart's light orchestration and masterful musical development ... Read More:

3.Prokofiev: Peter and The Wolf from: Naxos December 31, 1993
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This is a great value CD, with three excellent versions of classic works by great composers. I have lost my copy of this and am purchasing a replacement - I have spent ages looking for this recording as I was so pleased with it originally.

4.Saint-Saëns: Danse macabre from: Decca December 11, 1991
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What a wonderful collection this is. Anyone with any taste whatsoever in classical music (and plenty who don't) will realise when they listen to this that it is truely a masterpiece. The title track (Danse Macabre) is probably best known (in the UK at least) for being the title music to the BBC series "Jonathan Creek", and has also been featured in an episode of "Buffy The Vampire Slayer", showing that it has an ability to grip and excite even those with no classical interest. This collection makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up, it has that kind of power. If you buy any classical album ever, this would be a fantastic choice - I can not praise this work high enough.

5.Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf/Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals from: Avid Master Series April 02, 2001
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What a wonderful collection this is. Anyone with any taste whatsoever in classical music (and plenty who don't) will realise when they listen to this that it is truely a masterpiece. The title track (Danse Macabre) is probably best known (in the UK at least) for being the title music to the BBC series "Jonathan Creek", and has also been featured in an episode of "Buffy The Vampire Slayer", showing that it has an ability to grip and excite even those with no classical interest. This collection makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up, it has that kind of power. If you buy any classical album ever, this would be a fantastic choice - I can not praise this work high enough.

6.Essential Saint-Saëns from: Double Decca October 23, 1995
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Recently I gave a talk on Saint Saens at my local music society and played several extracts of his music all of which were taken from this CD. I have other recording of some of the tracks but those on this cd are better especially those that are conducted by Charles Dutoit. Kyung-Wha Chung the violin soloist in the violin concerto is also of a terrific standard and gives a performance saint saens would be proud of. I would highly recommend this CD to you.

7.Saint-Saëns: Piano Concertos from: Double Decca March 03, 1995
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Recently I gave a talk on Saint Saens at my local music society and played several extracts of his music all of which were taken from this CD. I have other recording of some of the tracks but those on this cd are better especially those that are conducted by Charles Dutoit. Kyung-Wha Chung the violin soloist in the violin concerto is also of a terrific standard and gives a performance saint saens would be proud of. I would highly recommend this CD to you.

8.Saint-Saëns: Organ Symphony from: Deutsche Grammophon August 05, 1987
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This has to be one of the most exhilarating pieces of music ever written. The first two movements are slow and very pleasant, but it is the third and fourth that really grab your attention. The highpoint of the symphony is the fourth movement, with its powerful organ part. This needs to be played at high volume, and not when youa re driving as you will find yourself bashing away at imaginary kettle drums as it plays!! The symphony is known in our house as Saint Saens Kettle Drum Symphony as there are almost as much kettle drums in the piece as organ!! We play it regularly. Also on the CD is The Sorcerer's Apprentice. I'm no expert, but the rendition of this doesn't sound quite as exciting as the one on another recording I have. If you don't ... Read More:

9.Saint-Saëns - Carnival of the Animals by: Camille Saint-Saens April 01, 2003
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This has to be one of the most exhilarating pieces of music ever written. The first two movements are slow and very pleasant, but it is the third and fourth that really grab your attention. The highpoint of the symphony is the fourth movement, with its powerful organ part. This needs to be played at high volume, and not when youa re driving as you will find yourself bashing away at imaginary kettle drums as it plays!! The symphony is known in our house as Saint Saens Kettle Drum Symphony as there are almost as much kettle drums in the piece as organ!! We play it regularly. Also on the CD is The Sorcerer's Apprentice. I'm no expert, but the rendition of this doesn't sound quite as exciting as the one on another recording I have. If you don't ... Read More:

10.Prokofiev - Peter and the Wolf with Lenny Henry. by: Nouvel Ensemble Instrumental du Conservatoire Paris March 20, 2000
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I recently dug out this CD (had it for ages) after discovering I'm going to be playing it. First of all - this CD is great for kids. It's a really fun way to get them into listening to classical music. I used to listen to it constantly a few years back. From the point of view of actual playing and quality, Peter and the Wolf isn't great. As someone else mentioned, it's a bit disappointing that they don't keep the usual instruments - I was particularly surprised to see that the horns have been replaced with accordians! The playing is often a bit stilted with no real flow. Admittedly it is difficult to achieve this when you have to keep stopping for the narrator, but it could have been better than this. Could also do with a bit more dynamics, and generally more feeling ... Read More:

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