Fact file
| Year of birth | 1835 |
| Year of death | 1921 |
| Nationality | France |
| Period | Romantic |
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Port ErinMichael Collins and Michael McHale
Finzi, Ireland, Arnold, Debussy, Saint-Saëns, Poulenc
Michael Collins; Michael McHale
NorthamptonA Night at the Ballet
Smetana, Delibes, Tchaikovsky, Saint-Saëns
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Nathan Fifield
New York CityJupiter Symphony Chamber Players: Vive la France
Eler, Onslow, Saint-Saëns
Karl Kramer; Abigel Kralik; Randall Goosby; Maurycy Banaszek; Zlatomir Fung
DartfordAn Afternoon at the Ballet
Smetana, Delibes, Tchaikovsky, Saint-Saëns
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra; Nathan Fifield
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Softly awakes my cold, cold heart: Samson et Dalila
Saint-Saëns' exotic dip into the Bible is given a cool update in Alexandra Liedtke's new production at the Wiener Staatsoper.
Chloë Hanslip and Danny Driver are thrilling at Kings Place
Chloë Hanslip and Danny Driver were in tune with each other in every way in this fascinating and entertaining programme inspired by Marcel Proust.
Boris Giltburg and the CBSO power through Prokofiev
A triumphant night for the CBSO, Harish Shankar and Boris Giltburg, with the mighty Saint-Saëns’ “Organ Symphony” and an inspired performance of Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto no. 3.
Adelaide Symphony’s Master Series launches with Saint-Saëns
A marvellous Saint-Saëns “Organ Symphony” makes great use of the Adelaide Town Hall organ.
Gallic delights: the Nash Ensemble at Wigmore Hall
The Nash Ensemble exploited its versatility in a wide-ranging and enjoyable programme of French chamber music and song featuring soprano Rebecca Evans.
List of works
Calme des nuits, Op.68 no.1Carnival of the AnimalsCarnival of the Animals: AquariumCarnival of the Animals: FossilesCarnival of the Animals: Introduction et Marche royale du lionCello Concerto no. 1 in A minor, Op.33Danse macabreFantaisie for Harp, Op.95Havanaise, Op.83Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso for violin and orchestra, Op.28Le Carnaval des AnimauxOrient et Occidente, Op.25Piano Concerto no. 3 in E flat major, Op.29Piano Concerto no. 4 in C minor, Op.44Piano Quintet in A minor, Op.14Piano concerto no. 2 in G minor, Op.22Piano concerto no. 5 in F major, "Egyptian," Op.103Prelude and Fugue in B major, Op.99 no.2Samson et Dalila (Samson and Delilah)Samson et Dalila: BacchanaleSeptet for trumpet, piano and stringsSeven Improvisations, Op.150Sonata in E flat major for clarinet and piano, Op.167String Quartet no. 1 in E minor, Op.112Suite Algérienne, Op.60Symphony no. 3 in C minor "Organ Symphony", Op.78Violin Concerto No. 3 in B Minor, Op.61Violin Concerto no. 1 in A major, Op.20