This week on Kids Commute, we’re listening to Camille Saint-Saens' "The Carnival of the Animals" recorded by the Kanneh-Mason family!
"The Carnival of the Animals" is a musical suite written by the French composer, Camille Saint-Saens.
Each movement represents a different animal, and has its own narration!
What's your favorite animal? Is it in this piece?
Listen all week to meet the animals and hear their accompanying music, performed by this very talented family of musicians.
KC 'Carnival of the Animals' Week - MONDAY: Introduction and March of the Royal Lion
Written by Camille Saint-Saens, performed by the Kanneh-Masons, narrated by Michael Morpurgo and Olivia Colman
KC 'Carnival of the Animals' Week! - TUESDAY: Tortoises and Elephants
Written by Camille Saint-Saens, performed by the Kanneh-Masons, narrated by Olivia Colman
KC 'Carnival of the Animals' Week! - WEDNESDAY: Aquarium and Kangaroos
Written by Camille Saint-Saens, performed by the Kanneh-Masons, narrated by Michael Morpurgo and Olivia Colman
KC 'Carnival of the Animals' Week! - THURSDAY: Cuckoos and the Aviary
Written by Camille Saint-Saens, performed by the Kanneh-Masons, narrated by Michael Morpurgo and Olivia Colman
KC 'Carnival of the Animals' Week! - Friday: The Swan and Finale!
Written by Camille Saint-Saens, performed by the Kanneh-Masons, narrated by Michael Morpurgo and Olivia Colman
Want to know even more about the Kanneh-Masons? We have a Classical Sprouts episode introducing you to this family too!
This sibling septet of violinists, cellists and pianists ranging in age from 14 to 27 is known around the world for their impressive musicianship.
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