Saint-Sa?ns: Greatest Hits
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Performer: Yo-Yo MaPerformer: Michel Arrignon
Composer: Camille Saint-Saens
Conductor: Andr? Previn
Conductor: Charles Mackerras
Conductor: Eugene Ormandy
Conductor: John DeMain
Conductor: Leonard Bernstein
Conductor: Lorin Maazel
Conductor: Philippe Entremont
Performer: Gabin Lauridon
Performer: Alain Marion
Performer: Jean-Pierre Rampal
Performer: Marielle Nordmann
Performer: Mason Jones
Performer: Denyce Graves
Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra
Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra: New York Philharmonic
Orchestra: Orchestre National de France
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1995-11-14
Music Label: Sony
Soundtracks:
- Samson et Dalila: Bacchanale
- Carnival Of The Animals (Chamber Version): No. 13. The Swan
- Carnival Of The Animals (Chamber Version): No. 14: Finale
- Dance Macabre, Op.40
- Suite algerienne, Op. 60: Marche militaire francaise
- Introduction and Rondo capriccioso, Op.28
- Samson et Dalila: 'Mon coeur s'ouvre a ta voix'
- Concert Piece For Horn & Orchestra, Op.94
- Romance, Op.37
- Piano Concerto No.2 In G Minor, Op.22: III. Presto
- Symphony No.3 In C Minor, Op.78 'Organ': II. Allegro moderato - Presto - Maestoso - Allegro
Free Music Notes for Saint-Sa?ns: Greatest Hits
Free Music Review: Greatest Hits? Not really. But a good collection
Hit: 4 Stars
Don't get me wrong on the rating; the CD is good and the recordings and performances are great, but to call something a greatest hits collection, there really needs to be more of the greatest hits and not just the filler they have included. All of the songs are wonderful but if you are a new Saint-Saens lover you will need more.
Camille Saint-Saens was the master French impressionist, the wizard of piano and organ composition, one of the greatest composers ever. He is definitely top 5 in my book.
The problem with this recording is simply what is provided on the CD, or more appropriately, what is not provided. There are far too many omitions to count this as a greatest hits collection.
Bare minimum, a greatest hits collection for Saint-Saens must contain the entire 3rd symphony (the "organ" symphony), the Carnival of Animals (and if not all 14 pieces, at least include Aquarium with The Swan and Finale), at least one of his cello concertos (which are mysteriously absent from all Saint-Saens best of or greatest collections and that is truly a shame), and at least one of his violin concertos.
What is provided on this disc is wonderful. Samson et Dalila is signature Camille, Danse macabre is another wonder, Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso is Saint-Saens perfection, and his Piano Concerto No. 2 is marvelous. But there is just so much more to Saint-Saens.
So, for the price at which Sony provides these marvels of greatest hits, it is a very good deal, but I would recommend another collection if you truly want to experience Saint-Saens' greatest works.
The price is slightly higher, but the inclusion of the entire Carnival and the entire Organ Symphony along with other works excluded here makes it a much better collection. Just consider the Phillips' release before you purchase so you don't have to go back later. The Best Of Saint-Sa?ns
Enjoy!
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