SOMM Recordings is pleased to present Music for Two Pianos by the French virtuoso pianist and composer, Camille Saint-Saëns (1835 – 1921), whose output for solo and duo pianists totals almost 200 compositions. The programme on this release comprises original works for two pianos alongside selections transcribed by Saint-Saëns from his orchestral pieces.
Works:
•Camille Saint-Saens: Le Rouet d'Omphale op. 31
•Camille Saint-Saens: Marche heroique op. 34
•Camille Saint-Saens: Variationen über ein Thema von Beethoven op. 35
•Camille Saint-Saens: Polonaise op. 77
•Camille Saint-Saens: Scherzo op. 87
•Camille Saint-Saens: Caprice arabe op. 96
•Camille Saint-Saens: Caprice heroique op. 106