Camille Saint-Saëns

Quick Facts

  • Accomplished Composer, Conductor, Pianist, Organist
  • Born in 1835 in Paris, France
  • Child prodigy
  • Started to study piano at the age of 2
  • Composed his first piece at the age of 3
  • Organist at church for 20 years
  • First famous composer to write for film
  • His most famous work is Carnival of the Animals, but Saint-Saëns did not want it performed during his lifetime. He was worried people wouldn’t take his music seriously.
  • Was interested in astronomy, archaeology, and history
  • Wrote poems and plays
  • Died in Algeria at the age of 86

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  • Saint-Saëns Poster (PDF)

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