Following a disastrous concert tour of Germany in 1885–86, Saint-Saëns withdrew to a small Austrian village, where he composed The Carnival of the Animals in February 1886. It is scored for two pianos, two violins, viola, cello, double bass, flute (and piccolo), clarinet (C and B♭), glass harmonica, and xylophone.
| Original Name | Le carnaval des animaux |
| Date of composition | 1886 |
| Premiered | 1886, March 9th |
| First published | 1922, Durand in Paris, France |
| Approx. duration | 25 minutes |
| Instruments |
Orchestra
Piano |
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| Autotranslations beta |
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This enchanting piece was performed as an encore after Yo-Yo's Haydn Cello Concerto performance.