Le Cygne
Le Cygne
The Swan - from Le Carnaval des animaux
This magnificent cantilene Le Cygne [The Swan] by Camille Saint-Saëns is the 13th and penultimate movement of the Carnaval des animaux.The Swan was originally composed for cello and two pianos.
It was first performed in public on March 9, 1886, but was not published until 1922, after the composer's death.
This sheet music of Le Cygne is an arrangement for flute with piano accompaniment (one piano).
It is appropriate for Grade 6 flute players.
The Swan is written in G Major, with a 6/4 time signature.
The lyrical flute melody is accompanied by broken chords in the piano.
Duration : 03:11
Source : Camille Saint-Saëns, Le Carnaval des animaux, 1886 (1922).
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