Havanaise, Op.83 for violin and piano by Camille Saint-Saens
Published by International Edition. Edited by Zino Francescatti
Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921) was the preeminent French composer of his day--perhaps even of the Romantic Era. He revered form and craft, finding inspiration in the music of the past--yet was known for his melodic gift, invention, and harmonic adventurousness. He made important contributions to several forms, particularly for string-players.
Saint-Saens's ''Havanaise, Op.83'' is one of his several masterpieces for the violin and is regularly performed by the world's leading violinists. Written for the Cuban violinist Rafael Diaz Albertini, it is based on the habanera rhythm, following the French trend toward Spanish-inflected works. For advanced players. Includes piano and violin parts.
