Lang Lang – Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals (Narrated by Jimmy Fallon)

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Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals (Narrated by Jimmy Fallon)

This new vinyl edition of the beloved Carnival of the Animals is an additional offering to the Saint-Sans project. It features Lang Lang’s recording of Carnivals of the Animals, interspersed with narration by famous TV host and comedian Jimmy Fallon. With his Carnival of the Animals, a whimsical menagerie that has captivated young hearts for generations, Lang Lang continues his heartfealt wish to promote the love of classical music to kids. Saint-Sans’s most famous piece is the ultimate classical gem for kids and a delightful experience of listeners of all ages.Even more so in a narrated version – here with text by the American poet Ogden Nash  (1902 -1971). To quote the last line of the poet Ogden Nash’s words – Jimmy Fallon “has done a miraculous thingling.”

Tracklist:
A
I No. 1 Introduction
The Lion’s Royal March
II No. 2 Hens and Roosters
III No. 3 Jackasses (Wild Animals)
IV No. 4 Tortoises
V No. 5 The Elephant
VI No. 6 Kangaroos
VII No. 7 Aquarium

B
I No. 8 Personages with Long Ears
II No. 9 The Cuckoo in the Deep Woods
III No. 10 Aviary
IV No. 11 Pianists
V No. 12 Fossils
VI No. 13 The Swan
VII No. 14 Finale