A selection of Saint-Saëns. Charles Dutoit, London Sinfonietta & Philharmonia Orch. 1980-86

A more modern K.H. recording cleaned up. This one extends to the digital recording era (1980). The last recordings in the Kingsway Hall were made in Jan 1984 and the building was demolished in 1998. Philharmonia Orchestra, Charles Dutoit, Conductor, rec. 1980 0:01 "Danse macabre" 6:59 "Phaéton" 16:03 "Le Rouet d'Omphale" "The Carnival of the Animals", Cristina Ortiz & Pascal Rogé, pianos London Sinfonietta Charles Dutoit, Conductor, rec. 1980 23:49 Introduction and 24:34 Royal March of the Lion 27:33 Hens and Roosters 27:03 Wild Asses (Swift Animals) 27:33 Tortoises 29:51 The Elephant 31:21 Kangaroos 32:18 Aquarium 34:49 Characters with Long Ears 35:33 The Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods 41:57 Aviary 39:18 Pianists 40:39 Fossils 41:58 The Swan 44:43 Finale