The eighth in Celenza’s series of biographies of famous pieces of music, this account opens with an unsettling scene in which composer Camille Saint-Saëns (1835–1921) and his poet friend Henri Cazalis ...

'Figure Queen' Kim Yuna used the orchestral piece "Danse Macabre" by French composer Camille Saint-Saens as the music for her short program during the 2008-2009 season, ahead of the 2010 Vancouver ...

Composer Camille Saint-Saëns' piece Danse Macabre draws on the late-medieval allegory of "the Dance of Death" — pictured here in a painting of the same name by Frans Francken II. 'Tis the season for ...

The Black Death is ravaging Spain. As Camille Saint-Saëns's "Danse Macabre" plays on the soundtrack, a mix of animation and acted scenes tells the story of Youth and Love meeting one night. They dance ...

Immediately after the service, our cathedral conductor and cathedral organist Lydia Schimmer will present the work "Danse macabre" by Camille Saint-Saens. The ... Save appointment (iCal file) ...