Elephant from the Carnival of the Animals for Double Bass and Piano (Double Bass and Piano). Composed by Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921). Edited by Tobias Glocker. For Double Bass, Piano. Double Bass. Henle Music Folios. Pages: Score = V and 5 * DB Part = 1. Softcover. 16 pages. G. Henle #HN730. Published by G. Henle (HL.51480730).
In spring 2002 the double bass will make its premi?re appearance in the Henle urtext catalogue as a solo instrument. The Hoffmeister Double Bass Concerto will be joined by the ÒElephant,Ó Camille Saint-Sa‘ns’s enchanting miniature from the Carnival of the Animals. This Òhit,Ó one of the few double bass compositions attractive to learners and seasoned musicians alike, now appears in a Henle urtext edition for double bass in solo and orchestral tuning, with piano parts in F major and E flat major.