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The Conservative

In his later years Saint-Sa毛ns resisted the revolutionary changes happening in early 20th century music, and became increasingly isolated. Donald Macleod looks at the composer's late works and concerns.

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Fri 15 Jul 2011 16:30

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Music Played

  • Camille Saint鈥怱a毛ns

    Aux conquerants de l'air Op.164 for soprano, baritone & piano

    Conductor: Diego FASOLIS Performer: Swiss Radio Chorus Performer: Italian Swiss Orchestra

    • CHANDOS.
    • chan-10214.
  • Camille Saint鈥怱a毛ns

    Quartet no. 1 in E minor Op.112 for strings

    Performer: Viotti String Quartet

    • ERATO.
    • 3984-25600-2.
  • Camille Saint鈥怱a毛ns

    L' Assassinat du Duc de Guise - film music Op.128 for strings, piano and harmonium

    Performer: Musique Oblique Ensemble

    • HARMONIA MUNDI.
    • HMC 901-472.
  • Camille Saint鈥怱a毛ns

    Fantaisie Op.124 for violin and harp

    Performer: Philippe GRAFFIN(Violin) Performer: Catherine BEYNON(Harp)

    • HYPERION.
    • CDA 672-85.

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