Description
Saint-Saens Romance Op 37 for Flute and Piano
Saint-Saens Romance Op 37 for Flute and Piano
Publisher-Zimmermann
Opus 37
About
Camille Saint-Saëns composed the Romance in D♠major, Op. 37, for flute with piano or orchestral accompaniment in March 1871, shortly after the conclusion of the Franco-Prussian War.
Following the signing of the Armistice of Versailles on 28th January 1871, the Paris Commune assumed power in Paris on 18th March. Concerned for his safety, Saint-Saëns sought exile in London. Despite the challenging circumstances, he managed to create the Romance, a captivating piece that exudes a sense of tranquillity and remains untouched by the context in which it was composed.
Dedicated to Amédée de Vroye, a highly regarded flautist at the time, the composition experienced its premiere in mid-1871 in Baden-Baden, Germany, with de Vroye and Saint-Saëns as the featured performers. This was primarily due to the political upheaval in France. Subsequently, the piece received its Paris premiere on 6th April 1872, at a Société Nationale de Musique concert held at the Salle Pleyel. The performance was delivered by Paul Taffanel and Saint-Saëns, who shared a close friendship, with Saint-Saëns even assuming the role of godfather to Taffanel’s daughter. Taffanel would become the true champion of the Romance, frequently showcasing it throughout the years with numerous performances.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romance,_Op._37_(Saint-Sa%C3%ABns)
Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns
Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) was a renowned French composer, organist, conductor and pianist. His prolific body of works includes 14 operas, songs, concerti, chamber music, and sacred music, most notably ‘Symphony No.3’ and ‘Carnival of the Animals’.
As a child prodigy, he gave his first recital in 1846 and studied at the Paris Conservatoire. He became the organist at the Church of the Madeleine in 1857. In 1871, he co-founded the National Society of Music. Le Rouet d’Omphale and Danse Macabre are among his widely performed symphonic poems. His opera Samson et Dalila achieved success after its premiere in 1890.
Saint-Saëns upheld a conservative ideal of French music and left a lasting impact on the musical scene.
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Camille-Saint-Saens
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