The Women in His Life
Donald Macleod looks at Saint-Saëns' relationships with and attitudes towards women, including his adored mother and great-aunt, the twin pillars of support during his childhood; his lasting friendships, and shortlived marriage.
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Camille Saint‐Saëns
Guitares et mandolines for voice and piano
Performer: Francois LE ROUX(Baritone) Performer: Graham JOHNSON(Piano)
- HYPERION.
- cda-66856.
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Camille Saint‐Saëns
Quintet in A minor Op.14 for piano and strings
Performer: Nash Ensemble
- HYPERION.
- CDA-67431/2.
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Camille Saint‐Saëns
Sonata no. 1 in C minor Op.32 for cello and piano
Performer: Steven ISSERLIS(Cello) Performer: Pascal DEVOYON(Piano)
- RCA VICTOR.
- 09026-61678.
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Camille Saint‐Saëns
Requiem Op.54 for soloists, chorus and orchestra
Conductor: Diego FASOLIS Performer: Francesco CERO(Organ) Performer: Swiss Radio Chorus Performer: Italian Swiss Orchestra
- CHANDOS.
- chan-10214.
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Camille Saint‐Saëns
Samson et Dalila - opera in 3 acts
Conductor: Myung-Whun CHUNG Performer: Waltraud MEIER(Mezzo-soprano) Performer: Samuel RAMEY(Bass) Performer: Bastille Opera Orchestra
- EMI.
- 7-54470 2.
Broadcasts
- Tue 10 Jul 200712:00BBC Radio 3
- Tue 10 Jul 200720:45BBC Radio 3
- Tue 12 Jul 201112:00BBC Radio 3
- Tue 12 Jul 201118:30BBC Radio 3
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