The Swan, (Le Cygne), by Saint-Saens, Duet for Violin and Viola by Camille Saint-Saens String Duet - Digital Sheet Music

By Camille Saint-Saens

Le Cygne, or The Swan, is the penultimate movement of Camille Saint-Saens’ 1886 suite, Carnival of the Animals. Most often played as a solo piece for cello with piano, the original version was scored for solo instrument and two pianos. It was the only movement for the Carnival that the composer allowed to be heard in public during his lifetime. This version is arranged as a duet for one Violin and one Viola.

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Instrument:
Viola Violin
Ensembles:
String Duet
Genres:
Romantic Period Standards Wedding
Composers:
Camille Saint-Saens
Publishers:
David McKeown
Series:
ArrangeMe
Format:
Score and Parts
Item types:
Digital
Instructionals:
Methods and More
Level:
Late Intermediate
Artist:
Camille Saint-Saens
Arrangers:
David McKeown
Usages:
School and Community
Number of Pages:
4

Instrumental Duet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.587380

Composed by Camille Saint-Saens. Arranged by David McKeown. Concert,Instructional,Romantic Period,Standards. 4 pages. David McKeown #3222149. Published by David McKeown (A0.587380).

Le Cygne, or The Swan, is the penultimate movement of Camille Saint-Saens’ 1886 suite, Carnival of the Animals. Most often played as a solo piece for cello with piano, the original version was scored for solo instrument and two pianos. It was the only movement for the Carnival that the composer allowed to be heard in public during his lifetime. This version is arranged as a duet for one Violin and one Viola.

Musicians at an advanced intermediate level and above will find this ideal for formal and informal performances. The melody is expressive and legato; the accompaniment is challenging in its constant semiquaver arpeggios. The overall performance time is around three minutes.

Teachers will enjoy using this arrangement as a fun way to help with expressive playing. The legato in both parts demand precise fingers.

 

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