Lang Lang, Gina Alice, Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Andris Nelsons - Saint-Saëns (2024) (Hi-REs) FLAC/MP3

Lang Lang presents with this album a treasure trove of musical discoveries. Saint-Saëns’s Piano Concerto No. 2 was recorded with a stellar cast, the Gewandhausorchester and Andris Nelsons and is for Lang Lang a true romantic masterpiece that rivals the greats like Rachmaninoff or Tchaikovsky. By pairing it with Carnival of the Animals, a whimsical menagerie that has captivated young hearts for generations, Lang Lang continues his heartfelt wish to promote the love of classical music to kids and this album also gives him a chance to collaborate with his wife, pianist Gina Alice. Complementing these works with hidden gems – unearth solo compositions by five female French composers as well as beloved French classics, this is a feast for the eyes and ears, promising a captivating experience.

Tracklist
01. Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: Ia. Introduction
02. Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: Ib. Royal March of the Lion
03. Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: II. Hens and Cocks
04. Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: III. Wild Asses
05. Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: IV. Tortoises
06. Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: V. The Elephant
07. Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: VI. Kangaroos
08. Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: VII. Aquarium
09. Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: VIII. Personages with Long Ears
10. Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: IX. The Cuckoo in the Depths of the Woods
11. Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: X. Aviary
12. Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: XI. Pianists
13. Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: XII. Fossils
14. Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: XIII. The Swan
15. Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: XIV. Finale
16. Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22: I. Andante sostenuto
17. Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22: II. Allegro scherzando
18. Piano Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 22: III. Presto
19. Pavane pour une infante défunte, M. 19
20. Petite Suite, CD 71: I. En bateau
21. Petite Suite, CD 71: II. Cortège
22. Petite Suite, CD 71: III. Menuet
23. Petite Suite, CD 71: IV. Ballet
24. Requiem, Op. 48: VII. In paradisium (Arr. Naoumoff for Piano)
25. Lakmé: Flower Duet (Arr. Naoumoff for Piano)
26. 6 Etudes, Op. 111: No. 6, Toccata d'après le cinquième concerto
27. Pavane, Op. 50 (Version for Piano)
28. 30 Etudes, Op. 26: No. 10 in F-Sharp Minor. Adagio
29. 4 Pièces romantiques, Op. 30: No. 4, Romance sans paroles
30. Valse lente
31. Miocheries, Op. 126: No. 13, La toute petite s'endort
32. D'un jardin clair
33. Carnival of the Animals, R. 125: XIII. The Swan (Arr. Naoumoff for Piano 4 Hands)