SAINT-SAENS: Symphony No. 3 / Dance macabre, Op. 40 / Bacchanale / 3 Rhapsodies

Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra

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SAINT-SAENS: Symphony No. 3 / Dance macabre, Op. 40 / Bacchanale / 3 Rhapsodies album cover

Album Information

Artist: Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra (See All Albums by Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra)
Date Released: Oct 31, 1992
Genre: Classical, Style: Orchestral, Romantic
Label: BIS

Total Tracks: 8 Total Length: 68:07

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Penguin Guide recommended

FvL

This recording of Saint-Saens No. 3 gets 3 stars (highest rating) in the 2005/6 Penguin Guide.

Majestic

Psykeel

Everybody loves the Saint-Saens No 3 for its stunning third movement. There are scores of versions and, though I haven't heard them all, this is my favourte for the sheer majesty and exuberance not only or the organ playing but the whole orchestral sweep.