Camille Saint-Saëns : The Carnival of the Animals for two Flutes

Introduction :

Camille Saint-Saëns' 'The Carnival of the Animals' is one of his most beloved works, originally composed for orchestra. This edition presents the complete work arranged for two flutes by flautists Jennifer Seubel and Sally Beck of 'Duo Noble'. The arrangement captures the orchestral timbres and melodies within two flute parts, exploiting the instrument's full tonal spectrum. It includes 14 challenging and effective pieces that bring this famous musical menagerie to life for flute duos.

Product Features :

Full Tonal Spectrum: Expertly arranged to exploit the complete sound range and technical possibilities of the flute. Instrumentation Flexibility: Offers sound-expanding alternatives, such as substituting a piccolo in 'Hens and Roosters' and 'Aquarium'. High Performance Value: Features 14 effective pieces that are both technically challenging and engaging for audiences. Professional Pedigree: Arranged by the experienced flautists of 'Duo Noble'.

Performance Tips :

1. Explore the use of piccolo substitutions in No. 2 and No. 7 to better reflect the diverse timbres of the original orchestral version.
2. Focus on the characterization of each animal, using the flute's full dynamic and tonal range to distinguish between movements like the 'Royal March of the Lion' and 'The Swan'.
3. Pay close attention to the interplay between the two flute parts, as the arrangement redistributes complex orchestral melodies across just two instruments.
4. In No. 11 'Pianists (or Flautists)', lean into the humorous intent of the piece as a lighthearted parody of practice routines.

About the Composer :

Camille Saint-Saëns (1835–1921) was a prolific French composer who initially refused to publish 'The Carnival of the Animals' during his lifetime, fearing it might undermine his reputation as a serious musician.

About the Arranger :

Jennifer Seubel and Sally Beck are the flautists of 'Duo Noble' who specialized in transforming the orchestral colors of this work into a duo setting.

Song List :

• Vorwort / Preface
• Royal March of the Lion
• Hens and Roosters
• Wild Asses (Swift Animals)
• Tortoises
• The Elephant
• Kangaroos
• Aquarium
• Characters with Long Ears
• The Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods
• Aviary
• Pianists (or Flautists)
• Fossils
• The Swan
• Finale

Product Details :

• Edition number : BA10926
• ISMN : 9790006564910
• Composer / Author : Saint-Saëns, Camille
• Title : The Carnival of the Animals for two Flutes
• Scoring : Flute
• Instrumentation in detail : Flute (2)
• Editor : Seubel, Jennifer / Beck, Sally
• Foreword / Introduction : Seubel, Jennifer / Beck, Sally
• Product format : Performance score
• Publisher : Bärenreiter
• Binding : Stapled
• Pages / Format : 31 S. - 30,0 x 23,0 cm
• Weight : 149 g

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卡米爾．聖桑 : 《動物狂歡節》雙長笛版

內容簡介 :

卡米爾．聖桑的《動物狂歡節》是他最受歡迎的作品之一。然而，在他生前，他曾因擔心這部管弦樂作品會損害他作為嚴肅音樂家的聲譽而拒絕出版。現在，'Duo Noble' 的長笛演奏家 Jennifer Seubel 和 Sally Beck 將這部名作改編為雙長笛版本。將管弦樂版本的音色與旋律轉化為僅有的兩個長笛聲部是一項特殊挑戰，最終的改編充分發揮了長笛的全音域光譜。此版本包含 14 首具挑戰性且效果卓越的樂曲。

產品特點 :

發揮全音域光譜：改編版本旨在充分展現長笛的音色寬度與技術潛力。豐富的音色選擇：提供多種替代方案以擴展音響範圍，例如在第 2 首《公雞與母雞》及第 7 首《水族館》中可使用短笛代替長笛。極佳的演奏效果：收錄 14 首改編精良、極具舞台效果的曲目。專業改編背景：由 'Duo Noble' 的資深長笛家親自操刀改編。

演奏提示 :

1. 在演奏第 2 首及第 7 首時，嘗試使用短笛替代方案，以更精確地捕捉管弦樂原曲中獨特的音色對比。
2. 著重於捕捉各種動物的性格，利用長笛豐富的力度變化，從《獅子大遊行》的威嚴到《天鵝》的優美。
3. 留意兩個聲部之間的協調與互動，因為管弦樂中繁複的織體已被精煉地重新分配到這兩個樂器中。
4. 在第 11 首《鋼琴家（或長笛家）》中，展現出作品幽默諷刺的一面，模擬枯燥練習中的趣味。

作曲家介紹 :

卡米爾．聖桑（Camille Saint-Saëns, 1835–1921）是法國著名作曲家，他在世時對出版這部幽默的作品持保留態度。

改編者介紹 :

由 'Duo Noble' 的長笛演奏家 Jennifer Seubel 與 Sally Beck 改編，她們成功地將管弦樂色彩融入長笛合奏中。

收錄曲目 :

• 前言
• 獅子大遊行
• 公雞與母雞
• 野驢（奔跑的動物）
• 烏龜
• 大象
• 袋鼠
• 水族館
• 長耳人
• 林中杜鵑
• 鳥屋
• 鋼琴家（或長笛家）
• 化石
• 天鵝
• 終曲

書籍詳細資料 :

• 商品編號 : BA10926
• ISMN : 9790006564910
• 作曲 / 作者 : Saint-Saëns, Camille
• 標題 : The Carnival of the Animals for two Flutes
• 配器 : 長笛
• 詳細樂器配置 : 兩把長笛
• 編輯 : Seubel, Jennifer / Beck, Sally
• 前言 / 導論 : Seubel, Jennifer / Beck, Sally
• 產品格式 : 演奏譜
• 出版社 : 騎熊士出版社
• 裝訂 : 騎馬釘
• 頁數 / 格式 : 31 頁 - 30.0 x 23.0 公分
• 重量 : 149 公克

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