Camille Saint-Saëns' Havanaise in E Major (1887) reflects the late nineteenth century vogue for exoticism, and the French fascination with Spanish music. Sain-Saëns' Havanaise (habanera in Spanish) is no less seductive than the one Bizet introduced to Paris a decade earlier. However, this piece covers a wider emotional spectrum and, as it explodes with fiery passion, becomes a virtuoso showpiece. This piece, originally written for violin, has been transcribed for flute by today's performer. Kristin Paxinos
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Recorded on 01/09/2007, uploaded on 01/14/2009
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Havanaise, Op. 83 Camille Saint-Saëns
Camille Saint-Saëns' Havanaise in E Major (1887) reflects the late nineteenth century vogue for exoticism, and the French fascination with Spanish music. Sain-Saëns' Havanaise (habanera in Spanish) is no less seductive than the one Bizet introduced to Paris a decade earlier. However, this piece covers a wider emotional spectrum and, as it explodes with fiery passion, becomes a virtuoso showpiece. This piece, originally written for violin, has been transcribed for flute by today's performer. Kristin Paxinos
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