Saint-Saëns was a musical prodigy; he made his concert debut at the age of ten. After studying at the Paris Conservatoire he followed a conventional career as a church organist, first at Saint-Merri, Paris …

Dec 12, 2025 · Camille Saint-Saëns (born October 9, 1835, Paris, France—died December 16, 1921, Algiers [Algeria]) was a composer chiefly remembered for his symphonic poems—the first of that …

Of all the French composers of the 19th century, Saint-Saëns was probably the most naturally gifted. He played Beethoven’s C minor Piano Concerto and Mozart’s B flat Concerto, K. 450 (both from …

Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) was a French composer, organist and conductor who wrote works including Rondo Capriccioso, Samson and Delilah and Symphony No.3 'Organ'.

De 1861 à 1865, il est professeur de piano à l'école Niedermeyer où il a Gabriel Fauré, Messager et Gigout comme élèves. En 1863 il connaît son second échec au grand Prix de Rome. Il est en …

Mar 31, 2025 · Best known for The Carnival of the Animals, Danse Macabre, and Samson et Dalila, his music balances elegance, wit, and dramatic flair. Though sometimes seen as a traditionalist, his …

‘I compose music’, said Camille Saint-Saëns, ‘as a tree produces apples.’. A child prodigy, virtuoso pianist and accomplished travel writer, the prolific French composer came to embody the spirit of …

Charles Camille Saint-Saëns (/ʃaʁl ka.mij sɛ̃.sɑ̃s/) (October 9, 1835 – December 16, 1921) was a French composer and performer. He composed over 300 works comprised of operas, symphonies, oratorios, …

From the hauntingly beautiful swells of his symphonic works to the playful charm of his chamber pieces, Saint-Saëns' genius shines through in every note. His music tells stories—of triumph,...

At the age of eighteen, he was appointed organist of the Saint-Merri church and created his first symphony. In 1857, he became titular of the Cavaillé-Coll organ at the church of La Madeleine, a …