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Carnival of the Animals
by Alban Berg (1885–1935)
Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)
Carnival of the Animals
Introduction and Royal March of the Lion: Andante maestoso – Allegro non troppo
Hens and Cocks: Allegro moderato
Wild Asses (Swift Animals): Presto furioso
Tortoises: Andante maestoso
The Elephant: Allegretto pomposo
Kangaroos: Moderato
Aquarium: Andantino
Personages with long ears: Tempo ad lib
The Cuckoo deep in the woods: Andante
Aviary: Moderato grazioso
Pianists: Allegro moderato
Fossils: Allegro ridicolo
The Swan: Andantino grazioso
Finale: Molto allegro
From Gerald Larner’s files: “Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921).rtf”