by Vari, Camille Saint-Saëns, Maurice Ravel, Paul Dukas, Johnny Morris · Naxos · CD · EAN 0636943446324
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«Carnival of the Animals» is the album by Camille Saint-Saëns, Maurice Ravel and Paul Dukas, released in 2000 by Naxos, on CD.
The disc brings together three works: Saint-Saëns's zoological fantasy, with animals such as lions, tortoises, kangaroos and swans; Ravel's «Mother Goose» suite, inspired by fairy tales; and Dukas's «The Sorcerer's Apprentice». The English narration is by Johnny Morris.
The recording features the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, with Ondrej Lenárd and Kenneth Jean as conductors. Edition with a total duration of 67:52 and catalogue number 8.554463.
Designed to introduce children to classical music, it is part of Naxos's children's collection and combines narration with short, descriptive pieces.
