Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals (abridged version) for solo double bass (ed. Drew)

Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) composed Carnival of the Animals, A Grand Zoological Fantasy, in 1886. It was performed privately at that time as a chamber music work for two pianos, string quintet, flute, clarinet, and xylophone. It was not released to the public until his death when it was published in 1922.

This abridged version is designed primarily to be part of a demonstration for children in a classroom setting. Some movements may be omitted. The performers may announce the title of each movement, possibly adding a descriptive phrase.

About Lucas Drew

Lucas Drew, after a distinguished career of more than 40 years of teaching and performing is now Professor Emeritus at the University of Miami Frost School of Music and Principal Double Bass Emeritus of the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra. Also, he is Founder/Artistic Director Emeritus of the Highlands - Cashiers (NC) Chamber Music Festival (1982-1999).

Dr. Drew studied double bass with Allen Warner, Dmitri Shmuklovsky, and Edward Krolick and later, coached with Frederick Zimmermann. He is a graduate of the University of Miami, University of Illinois, and Florida State University. Many of his former students are active in the music profession.