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Camille Saint-Saëns (born Paris 9 October 1835, died Algiers, 16 December 1921) was a Frenchcomposer, pianist and organist.

He was one of the greatest composers of his day.

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He composed lots of music of different kinds. Among his best works are his Symphony no 3 (with organ) , Piano Concerto no 2, Violin Concerto no 3, Cello Concerto no 1, the operaSamson and Delilah and the Danse Macabre.

His most popular work, however, is the Carnival of the Animals. Saint-Saens hated being thought of as “the composer of the Carnival of the Animals". He said he had only written it for a bit of fun and he did not want anyone to perform it.

Today it still remains one of the most popular pieces for children.

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Life

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Three months after Saint-Saens was born his father died. Saint-Saens was often ill with tuberculosis when he was very small and this carried on throughout his life. He was brought up by his mother and his aunt.

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