Saint-Saëns: Carnival of the Animals (Narrated by Jimmy Fallon): Vinyl LP

This new vinyl edition of the beloved Carnival of the Animals is an additional offering to the Saint-Saëns project. It features Lang Lang’s recording of Carnivals of the Animals, interspersed with narration by famous TV host and comedian Jimmy Fallon. With his Carnival of the Animals, a whimsical menagerie that has captivated young hearts for generations, Lang Lang continues his heartfealt wish to promote the love of classical music to kids. Saint-Saëns’s most famous piece is the ultimate classical gem for kids and a delightful experience of listeners of all ages.Even more so in a narrated version – here with text by the American poet Ogden Nash  (1902 –1971). To quote the last line of the poet Ogden Nash’s words - Jimmy Fallon “has done a miraculous thingling.”

A 
I No. 1 Introduction 
The Lion’s Royal March 
II No. 2 Hens and Roosters
III No. 3 Jackasses (Wild Animals) 
IV No. 4 Tortoises 
V No. 5 The Elephant 
VI No. 6 Kangaroos 
VII No. 7 Aquarium
 
B 
I No. 8 Personages with Long Ears
II No. 9 The Cuckoo in the Deep Woods
III No. 10 Aviary
IV No. 11 Pianists
V No. 12 Fossils
VI No. 13 The Swan
VII No. 14 Finale