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:CD11 No 1 Introduction 0:312 Marche royale du lion 1:36The Lion’s Royal March · Königlicher Marsch des Löwen3 No 2 Poules et coqs 0:45Hens and Roosters · Hühner und Hähne4 No 3 Hémiones (Animaux véloces) 0:40Jackasses (Wild Animals) · Die Esel (Wilde Tiere)5 No 4 Tortues 2:18Tortoises · Schildkröten6 No 5 L’éléphant 1:38The Elephant · Der Elefant7 No 6 Kangourous 0:52Kangaroos · Kängurus 8 No 7 Aquarium 2:309 No 8 Personnages à longues oreilles 0:43Personages with Long EarsPersönlichkeiten mit langen Ohren10 No 9 Le coucou au fond des bois 2:18The Cuckoo in the Deep WoodsDer Kuckuck im tiefen Wald11 No 10 Volière 1:18Aviary · Das Vogelhaus12 No 11 Pianistes 1:15Pianists · Pianisten13 No 12 Fossiles 1:26Fossils · Fossilien14 No 13 Le cygne 3:09The Swan · Der Schwan15 No 14 Final 1:53FinaleConcerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in G minor op. 22Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr. 2 g-Moll16 1. Andante sostenuto 13:1617 2. Allegro scherzando 5:5118 3. Presto 6:50CD21 Pavane pour une infante défunte M. 19 5:57Version for PianoCLAUDE DEBUSSY (1862–1918)Petite Suite CD 71apour piano à quatre mains · for Piano 4 Hands · für Klavier zu 4 Händen2 1. En bateau. Andantino 4:143 2. Cortège. Moderato 3:354 3. Menuet. Moderato 3:405 4. Ballet. Allegro giusto 3:13GABRIEL FAURÉ (1845–1924)6 In paradisum 3:44No. 7 from Requiem op. 48 · Arr. for Piano by Emile NaoumoffLÉO DELIBES (1836–1891)7 Lakmé: Flower Duet 2:14BlumenduettArr. for Piano by Emile NaoumoffCAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS (1835–1921)8 Toccata d’après le cinquième concerto 4:03Toccata after the Fifth Concerto · Toccata nach dem fünften KonzertNo. 6 from Six Études pour piano op. 111GABRIEL FAURÉ (1845–1924)9 Pavane op. 50 6:13 Version for Piano LOUISE FARRENC (1804–1875)10 Étude No. 10 in F sharp minor 5:28 Etüde Nr. 10 fis-Moll from 30 études dans tous les tons majeurs et mineurs pour piano op. 26 CHARLOTTE SOHY (1897–1955)11 Romance sans paroles 3:15 Song without Words · Lied ohne Worte No. 4 from Quatre pièces romantiques op. 30GERMAINE TAILLEFERRE (1892–1983) 12 Valse lente 2:46MÉLANIE BONIS ALIAS MEL BONIS (1858–1937)13 La toute petite s’endort 1:56 No. 13 from Miocheries. 14 scènes enfantines pour piano LILI BOULANGER (1893–1918)14 D’un jardin clair 3:21 No. 2 from Trois morceaux pour piano CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS (1835–1921)15 Le cygne 3:15 The Swan · Der Schwan No. 13 from Le carnaval des animaux R. 125 Arr. for Piano 4 Hands by Emile Naoumoff
