Danse macabre, Op.40 (Saint-Saëns, Camille)
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Recordings
Complete Performance
*#79952 - 9.21MB - 6:54 - (27) - - !N/!N/!N - 10451x⇩
University of Chicago Orchestra (orchestra)
Barbara Schubert (conductor)
Chicago: University of Chicago Symphony
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Performed 27 October 2007, Mandel Hall. From Internet archive .
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Sheet Music
Full Scores
Complete Score
*#21204 - 2.42MB, 52 pp. - (18) - V/V/V - 24819x⇩
Paris: Durand, Schoenewerk et Cie., n.d.[1875]. Plate D. S. & Cie. 2140.
Mineola: Dover Publications, 2005.
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Complete score
*#272914 - 0.84MB, 51 pp. - (0) - !N/!N/!N - 646x⇩
Le Concert, 2009.
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Source: Paris: Durand, Schoenewerk et Cie., n.d.[1875]. Plate D. S. & Cie. 2148.
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Parts
Piccolo, Flute 1/2
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Clarinet 1/2 (B♭)
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Bassoon 1/2
*#37853 - 0.27MB, 4 (2-5) pp. - (0) - V/V/V - 1877x⇩
Horn 1/2 (G), 3/4 (D)
*#37854 - 0.45MB, 3, 4 (2-5) pp. - (0) - V/V/V - 2319x⇩
Trumpet 1/2 (D)
*#37855 - 0.19MB, 3 pp. - (0) - V/V/V - 2147x⇩
Trombone 1/2, 3/Tuba
*#37856 - 0.44MB, 4 (2-5), 3 pp. - (0) - V/V/V - 2487x⇩
Timpani, Xylophone, Bass Drum/Cymbals, Triangle
*#37857 - 0.37MB, 2, 1, 2, 1 pp. - (0) - V/V/V - 2871x⇩
Violins II
*#37860 - 0.23MB, 4 (2-5) pp. - (0) - V/V/V - 3426x⇩
Paris: Durand, Schoenewerk et Cie., n.d.[1875]. Plate D. S. & Cie. 2148.
New York: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(after 1933).
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Solo Violin
*#66553 - 0.13MB, 3 pp. - (14) - !N/!N/!N - 8460x⇩
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Horndude77 (2010/6/7)
Solo Violin / Violins I
*#66554 - 0.16MB, 7 pp. - (0) - !N/!N/!N - 3888x⇩
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PDF typeset by Jay Anderson
Horndude77 (2010/6/7)
Jay Anderson, 2010.
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Sources:
Paris: Durand, Schoenewerk et Cie., n.d.[1875]. Plate D. S. & Cie. 2140.
Paris: Durand, Schoenewerk et Cie., n.d.[1875]. Plate D. S. & C. 2148.
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Piccolo, Flute 1, 2
*#272915 - 0.34MB, 8 pp. - (0) - !N/!N/!N - 75x⇩
Clarinet (B♭) 1, 2
*#272917 - 0.24MB, 6 pp. - (0) - !N/!N/!N - 72x⇩
Bassoon 1, 2
*#272918 - 0.22MB, 6 pp. - (0) - !N/!N/!N - 40x⇩
Horn 1, 2 (G), 3, 4 (D)
*#272919 - 0.40MB, 8 pp. - (0) - !N/!N/!N - 52x⇩
Trumpet (D) 1, 2
*#272920 - 0.19MB, 4 pp. - (0) - !N/!N/!N - 39x⇩
Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba
*#272921 - 0.40MB, 8 pp. - (0) - !N/!N/!N - 63x⇩
Timpani, Xylophon, Triangle, Cymbals / Bass drum
*#272922 - 0.38MB, 6 pp. - (0) - !N/!N/!N - 58x⇩
Solo Violin
*#272924 - 0.11MB, 2 pp. - (0) - !N/!N/!N - 134x⇩
Violins I, II
*#272925 - 0.31MB, 9 pp. - (0) - !N/!N/!N - 75x⇩
Le Concert, 2009.
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Source: Paris: Durand, Schoenewerk et Cie., n.d.[1875]. Plate D. S. & Cie. 2148.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions
For Theatre Orchestra (Mouton)
Incomplete parts
*#257932 - 2.53MB, 62 pp. - (0) - V/V/25 - 532x⇩
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Schalltrichter (2012/11/8)
Hubert Mouton (1872-1954)
Paris: Durand, 1909. Plate D. & F. 7453bis.
Public Domain - Non-PD EU [tag/del]
string and piano-conductor only, missing other parts
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For 2 Pianos, 8 Hands (Guiraud)
Complete Score
*#79621 - 2.74MB, 36 pp. - (1) - V/V/V - 3003x⇩
Ernest Guiraud (1837-1892)
Paris: Durand, Schoenewerk et Cie., n.d.(1876) Plate D. S. & Cie. 2295.
Reissue (after 1891), plate prefix changed to D. & F.
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Morel (2011/12/9)
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Morel (2011/12/9)
Color cover
*#162682 - 1.35MB, 1 pp. - (6) - V/V/V - 257x⇩
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Morel (2011/12/9)
Ernest Guiraud (1837-1892)
Paris: Durand, Schoenewerk et Cie., n.d. Plate D. S. & Cie. 2295.
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For Flute/Cornet/Violin/Cello and Piano (Gariboldi)
Piano score
*#257840 - 1.54MB, 16 pp. - (0) - V/V/V - 554x⇩
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Schalltrichter (2012/11/8)
Flute part
*#257842 - 0.35MB, 2 pp. - (0) - V/V/V - 406x⇩
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Cello part
*#257841 - 0.49MB, 5 pp. - (0) - V/V/V - 336x⇩
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Schalltrichter (2012/11/8)
Giuseppe Gariboldi (1833–1905)
Paris: Durand, Schoenewerk et Cie., n.d. Plate D.S. & Cie. 2606.
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For Violin and Piano (Saint-Saëns)
Piano Score and Violin Part
*#33277 - 1.20MB, 20 pp. - (17) - V/V/V - 17605x⇩
Paris: Durand, Schoenwerk & Cie., n.d. (1877). Plate D. S. & Cie. 2317.
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For 2 Pianos (Saint-Saëns)
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Goldberg988 (2007/1/16)
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Goldberg988 (2007/1/16)
Paris: Durand, Schoenwerk & Cie., n.d.(1875). Plate D. S. & Cie. 2099
Reissue (after 1891), plate changed to D. & F. 2099
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For Piano 4 hands (Guiraud)
Complete Score
*#75950 - 1.38MB, 20 pp. - (1) - V/V/V - 4651x⇩
Ernest Guiraud (1837-1892)
Paris: Durand, Schoenwerk & Cie., n.d.(1875). Plate D.S. & Cie. 2141.
Reissue (after 1891), plate changed to D. & F. 2141.
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Complete Score
*#30600 - 1.65MB, 15 (t, #40-53) pp. - (3) - V/V/V - 1607x⇩
Complete Score
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Morel (2011/10/23)
Ernest Guiraud (1837-1892)
Quatre poëmes symphoniques pour Piano à quatre mains
Paris: Durand, Schoenewerk et Cie., n.d.(1883). Plate D.S. & Cie. 3163.
Reissue - n.d.(1886-1891). Plate D.S. 3163.
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For Piano solo (Cramer)
Complete Score
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Guy Coulon (2007/5/18)
Paris: Durand, Schoenwerk & Cie., n.d.(1876), D. S. & Cie. 2288
Reissue (after 1891), plate changed to D. & F. 2288
The note missing in page 10, 4th line, 4th measure, right hand, alto voice, first beat is an Eb
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For Piano solo (Liszt)
Complete Score (S.555)
*#01699 - 2.19MB, 21 pp. - (8) - V/V/V - 9418x⇩
Complete Score
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Afp0815 (2012/5/4)
Franz Liszt (1811–1886)
Paris: Durand, Schoenwerk & Cie., n.d.(1876). Plate D. S. & Cie. 2282
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For Piano Solo (Ritter)
Complete Score
*#76788 - 1.05MB, 14 pp. - (2) - V/V/V - 3523x⇩
Théodore Ritter (1841-1886)
Paris: Durand, Schoenewerk & Cie., n.d.(ca.1878). Plate D. S. & Cie. 2676.
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Complete Score
*#211924 - 0.60MB, 15 pp. - (0) - V/V/V - 395x⇩
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Théodore Ritter (1841-1886)
Paris: A. Durand & Fils, n.d. Plate D. et F. 2676.
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For Piano solo (RSB)
Complete Scores
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RSB
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Simplified arrangement.
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For Organ solo (Lemare)
Complete Score
*#52914 - 2.96MB, 21 pp. - (0) - V/V/V - 4720x⇩
Edwin Henry Lemare (1866–1934)
New York: G. Schirmer, 1919. Plate 28820.
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General Information
| Work Title | Danse macabre, Op.40 |
|---|---|
| Alternative Title | Poème symphonique d'après une poésie de Henri Cazalis |
| Composer | Saint-Saëns, Camille |
|---|---|
| Opus/Catalogue Number | Op.40 |
| Movements/Sections | 1 |
| Year/Date of Composition | 1874 |
| First Publication | 1875 |
| Dedication | Madame C. Montigny Remaury (1843–1913) |
| Piece Style | Romantic |
| Instrumentation | Orchestra
|
| External Links | Wikipedia article |
Misc. Comments
The first version of this piece was a song composed in 1872 to poetry by Henri Cazalis (1840-1909) entitled Le Danse Macabre. Saint-Saëns expanded this into the famous symphonic poem two years later. Liszt's virtuoso piano transcription dates from 1875 or 1876.
Publication History
The original publisher was Durand, Schoenwerk et Cie., 4 Place de la Madeleine, Paris
Durand Issues
- Original version: Le danse macabre - song for voice and piano, 7 pages, D. S. & Cie. 2073 (1873)
- Transcription for 2 pianos, 4 hands by the composer, Piano I - 12 pages, Piano II - 10 pages, D. S. & Cie. 2099
(late 1874 or 1875) - Full orchestra score (Partition d'Orchestre), 52 pages, D. S. & Cie. 2140 (1875)
- Transcription for piano, 4 hands by Ernest Guiraud (1837-1892), 21 pages, D. S. & Cie. 2141 (1875)
- Orchestra parts (Parties d'Orchestre), 42 parts, D. S. & Cie. 2148 (1875)
- Concert transcription for piano by Franz Liszt (1811–1886), 21 pages, D. S. & Cie. 2282 (1876)
- Transcription for 2 pianos, 8 hands by Ernest Guiraud (1837-1892), 19 pages (x 2), D. S. & Cie. 2285 (1876)
- Transcription for piano by Henry Cramer (1818-1877), 13 pages, D. S. & Cie. 2288 (1876)
- Transcription for violin and piano by the composer, piano score - 15 pages, part - 5 pages, D. S. & Cie. 2317 (1876)
- Transcription for flute and piano by G. Gariboldi, piano score - 15 pages, flute - 3 pages, D. S. & Cie. 2606 (ca. 1878)
- Transcription for piano solo by Theodore Ritter (1841-1886), 15 pages, D. S. & Cie. 2676 (ca. 1878)
- Transcription for violin, cello, piano 4 hands, D. & F. 4303 (1890s)
- Study score (Partition de Poche), 52 pages, D. & F. 6661 (ca. 1904)
- Transcription for piano trio (violin, cello, piano) with opt. clarinet, bass by Hubert Mouton (1872-1954), D. & F. 7453 (1909)
Other publishers
- New York: Schirmer. Transcription for organ by Edwin H. Lemare (1865-1934), 23 p., Plate #28820 (1919)
- New York: Kalmus, reprint of Durand 2140/6661 Kalmus Miniature Orchestra Scores - No. 85 (after 1929-1972)
- After 1972 published by Belwin-Mills, CPP, Warner, and Alfred as part of Kalmus Classic Series
- New York: Kalmus, composer's transcription for violin / piano, Kalmus Solo Series No. 4346, reprint of Durand 2317
(after 1929-1972)
- After 1972 published by Belwin-Mills, CPP, Warner, and Alfred as part of Kalmus Classic Series
- Also presently issued by Masters Music Publications, M2446.
- Boca Raton: Kalmus, reprint of Durand 2140 edited by Clinton F. Nieweg, full score (10 x 13), A1981 (1995)
- New York: Dover. in Dance Macabre and Havanaise in Full Score, reprint of Durand 2140/6661 ISBN: 0486441474, (2005)
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- Sibley Mirroring Project
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