Saint-SaÃ«ns composed many original works for the violin. He also took the art of arrangement to new heights of refinement, believing his transcriptions were independent of their models, following the precedent of composers such as Liszt. This album presents early or alternative duo versions of some of Saint-SaÃ«ns's most popular works, in which the declamatory style of the originals - such as the ever-popular Danse macabre or the habanera-infused Havanaise-is made more intimate and subtle. Composed for the exclusive use of Queen Elisabeth of Belgium in 1918, the Airde Dalila here receives it's world premiere recording.

Tracklist:

Danse Macabre, Op. 40, R. 171 (Version For Violin & Piano)
Jota Aragonese, Op. 64, R. 174 (Version For Violin & Piano)
Le Déluge, Op. 45: Prélude (Version For Violin & Piano)
Havanaise In E Major, Op. 83, R. 202 (Version For Violin & Piano)
Introduction Et Rondo Capriccioso In A Minor, Op. 28, R. 188 (Arr. G. Bizet For Violin & Piano)
Prière, Op. 158, R. 143 (Version For Violin & Piano)
Caprice Andalous, Op. 122, R. 207 (Version For Violin & Piano)
Samson Et Dalila, Op. 47, R. 288: Printemps Qui Commence (Version For Violin & Piano)
6 Études, Op. 52, R. 35: No. 6. En Forme De Valse (Arr. E. Ysaÿe For Violin & Piano)

UPC: 747313431472
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 9.10.21
Format: CD

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