Lang Lang: Saint-Saëns (Double Vinyl / 2LP)

With this album, Lang Lang presents a treasure trove of musical discoveries.

Saint-Saëns's Piano Concerto No. 2, recorded with a stellar cast, the Gewandhausorchester and Andris Nelsons, is for Lang Lang a true romantic masterpiece that rivals the greats like Rachmaninoff or Tchaikovsky. By pairing it with Carnival of the Animals, a whimsical menagerie that has captivated young hearts for generations, Lang Lang continues his heartfelt wish to promote the love of classical music to kids and it also gives him a chance to collaborate with his wife, pianist Gina Alice.

Complementing these works with hidden gems — unearthed solo compositions by five female French composers as well as beloved French classics — has created a feast for the ears, promising a captivating experience.

Musicians:
Lang Lang (Piano)
Gina Alice (Piano II)
Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
Andris Nelsons (Conductor)

Tracklist:

Side A:
Saint-Saens, Camille: Carnival of the Animals:
No. 1 Introduction - The Lion's Royal March
No. 2 Hens and Roosters
No. 3 Jackasses (Wild Animals)
No. 4 Tortoises
No. 5 The Elephant
No. 6 Kangaroos
No. 7 Aquarium
No. 8 Personages with Long Ears
No. 9 The Cuckoo in the Deepwoods
No. 10 Aviary
No. 11 Pianists
No. 12 Fossils
No. 13 The Swan
No. 14 Finale

Side B:
Saint-Saens, Camille: Piano Concerto no. 2 in g minor, op. 22:
  Andante sostenuto
  Allegro scherzando
  Presto

Side C:
Ravel, Maurice: Pavane pour une infante défunte, M. 19
Debussy, Claude: Petite Suite, CD 71A:
  1. En bateau. Andantino
  2. Cortège. Moderato
  3. Menuet. Moderato
  4. Ballet. Allegrogiusto
Fauré, Gabriel: In paradisium
Delibes, Léo: Lakmé: Flower Duet

Side D:
Saint-Saëns, Camille: Toccata After the Fifth Concerto, Op. 111/6
Fauré, Gabriel: Pavane, Op. 50
Farrenc, Louise: Étude No. 10 in F Sharp Minor, Op. 26/10
Sohy, Charlotte: Song without Words, Op. 30/4
Tailleferre, Germaine: Valse lente
Bonis, Mélanie: La toute petite s'endort
Boulanger, Lili: D'un jardin clair
Saint-Saëns, Camille: The Swan, R. 125/13