Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals; Piano Concerto No. 2

Lang Lang presents this album a treasure trove of musical discoveries. Saint-Saëns’s Piano Concerto No. 2 was recorded with the Gewandhausorchester and Andris Nelsons and is for Lang Lang a true romantic masterpiece that rivals the greats like Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky.

By pairing it with Carnival of the Animals, a whimsical menagerie that has captivated young hearts for generations, Lang Lang continues his heartfelt wish to promote the love of classical music to kids and this album also gives him a chance to collaborate with his wife, pianist Gina Alice.

Complementing these works with hidden gems – unearth solo compositions by five female French composers as well as beloved French classics, this is a feast for the eyes and ears, promising a captivating experience.

TRACKLISTING:

CD 1
SAINT-SAËNS: Carnival of the Animals; Piano Concerto No. 2
Lang Lang, piano
Gina Alice, piano (Carnival)
Gewandhausorchster
Andris Nelsons

CD 2
RAVEL: Pavane pour une infante défunte M. 19
DEBUSSY: Petite Suite for piano four-hands
FAURÉ: In paradisum (from Requiem op. 48)
DELIBES: Lakmé – Flower Duet
SAINT-SAËNS: Toccata d’après le cinquième concerto
FAURÉ: Pavane op. 50
FARRENC: Étude No. 10 in F sharp minor
SOHY: Romance sans paroles
TAILLEFERRE: Valse lente
BONIS: La toute petite s’endort
LILI BOULANGER: D’un jardin clair
SAINT-SAËNS: Le cygne (The Swan)
Lang Lang, piano (I & II)