Description:

Lang Lang presents with this album a treasure trove of musical discoveries. Saint-Sanss 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:
CD1
1 No 1 Introduction 0:31
2 Marche royale du lion 1:36
The Lions Royal March Kniglicher Marsch des Lwen
3 No 2 Poules et coqs 0:45
Hens and Roosters Hhner und Hhne
4 No 3 Hmiones (Animaux vloces) 0:40
Jackasses (Wild Animals) Die Esel (Wilde Tiere)
5 No 4 Tortues 2:18
Tortoises Schildkrten
6 No 5 Llphant 1:38
The Elephant Der Elefant
7 No 6 Kangourous 0:52
Kangaroos Kngurus
8 No 7 Aquarium 2:30
9 No 8 Personnages longues oreilles 0:43
Personages with Long Ears
Persnlichkeiten mit langen Ohren
10 No 9 Le coucou au fond des bois 2:18
The Cuckoo in the Deep Woods
Der Kuckuck im tiefen Wald
11 No 10 Volire 1:18
Aviary Das Vogelhaus
12 No 11 Pianistes 1:15
Pianists Pianisten
13 No 12 Fossiles 1:26
Fossils Fossilien
14 No 13 Le cygne 3:09
The Swan Der Schwan
15 No 14 Final 1:53
Finale
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 in G minor op. 22
Konzert fr Klavier und Orchester Nr. 2 g-Moll
16 1. Andante sostenuto 13:16
17 2. Allegro scherzando 5:51
18 3. Presto 6:50

CD2
1 Pavane pour une infante dfunte M. 19 5:57
Version for Piano
CLAUDE DEBUSSY (18621918)
Petite Suite CD 71a
pour piano quatre mains for Piano 4 Hands fr Klavier zu 4 Hnden
2 1. En bateau. Andantino 4:14
3 2. Cortge. Moderato 3:35
4 3. Menuet. Moderato 3:40
5 4. Ballet. Allegro giusto 3:13
GABRIEL FAUR (18451924)
6 In paradisum 3:44
No. 7 from Requiem op. 48 Arr. for Piano by Emile Naoumoff
LO DELIBES (18361891)
7 Lakm: Flower Duet 2:14
Blumenduett
Arr. for Piano by Emile Naoumoff
CAMILLE SAINT-SANS (18351921)
8 Toccata daprs le cinquime concerto 4:03
Toccata after the Fifth Concerto Toccata nach dem fnften Konzert
No. 6 from Six tudes pour piano op. 111
GABRIEL FAUR (18451924)
9 Pavane op. 50 6:13
Version for Piano
LOUISE FARRENC (18041875)
10 tude No. 10 in F sharp minor 5:28
Etde Nr. 10 fis-Moll
from 30 tudes dans tous les tons majeurs et mineurs pour piano op. 26
CHARLOTTE SOHY (18971955)
11 Romance sans paroles 3:15
Song without Words Lied ohne Worte
No. 4 from Quatre pices romantiques op. 30
GERMAINE TAILLEFERRE (18921983)
12 Valse lente 2:46
MLANIE BONIS ALIAS MEL BONIS (18581937)
13 La toute petite sendort 1:56
No. 13 from Miocheries. 14 scnes enfantines pour piano
LILI BOULANGER (18931918)
14 Dun jardin clair 3:21
No. 2 from Trois morceaux pour piano
CAMILLE SAINT-SANS (18351921)
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