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Title: Le Carnaval des Animaux
Composer: Camille Saint-Saëns
Instrument: Bass
Edited By: Lawrence Hurst
Instrumentation: Orchestral
Pages: 2

Please note: There is one page of music encompassing the bass solo from L’Eléphant and one page of commentary and instruction. 


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Camille Saint-Saëns composed the Carnival of the Animals in 1886 as a private joke.  The creation took him only several days while he was on holiday. 

This solo is edited in a comprehensive and detailed manner.  Larry Hurst’s insightful performance suggestions are enclosed with this music.

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