![]() ![]() The pianos play contrary motion scalic runs in octaves, which creates a very sparse, yet effective texture. It is only scored for two pianos, so the tempo is intense between the two players. This movement is very exciting and it creates the image of fast animals running and undertaking every task in the quickest way possible. Hémiones (animaux véloces) (‘Wild Asses: Swift Animals’) The piano plays a fast trill-led theme which depicts the rooster’s ‘Cock a Doodle do!’. The first fast quaver theme is meant to represent the chickens pecking and the clarinet interrupts to add to this effect. This movement is orchestrated for two pianos, clarinet, upper strings and double bass. The movement ends with the ensemble ending on the tonic chord after another ‘roar’. The main theme returns in the first piano in a very high octave, which proves the presence of the lion and that the lion is at the top of the social scale in this instance. The pianos then play a fast-moving triplet theme, that perhaps represents the roar of the lion. The strings play a simple quaver melody that is embellished by the pianos with trills and simple march figures. The next section, which depicts a ‘royal lion’s march’, is fronted by the pianos, which play a simple march motif. To end the introduction both of the pianos play a contrary motion scale and the ensemble end on the tonic chord. This opening movement is scored for both pianos and strings, and starts with a stately tremolo from the pianos, which sets the scene for the bold strings to enter. Introduction et marche royale du lion (‘Introduction and Royal March of the Lion’) Most are short, however some develop further, with some movements now being performed as stand-alone concert works. As the title suggests, each movement is based on a different animal, with Saint-Saëns creating musical connotations for the animals within all fourteen movements. ![]() The pianos play a particularly main role throughout all fourteen movements of this suite, which does borderline a mini concerto form. Carnival of the Animals is scored for two pianos, two violins, viola, cello, double bass, flute and piccolo, clarinet, glass harmonica and xylophone. ![]()
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