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Radio 3,08 Nov 2019,7 mins

Danse macabre, Op 40

Experience Classical

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A distant, bell-like harp strikes 12 midnight, and the Devil, with all his imps and demons, begins a satanic dance. It's said the Devil has the best tunes: Saint-Saëns certainly wrote Him a good one. Composer: Camille Saint-Saëns Performer: Alexandra Soumm (Violin) Performer: Aimo Pagin (Piano) Recording date: 10 July 2012 Date of broadcast: 26 July 2012

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