SAINT-SAËNS Le carnaval des animaux · 4. Tortues / Thomas | Decca Classics

“Musical moments” can be moments of memories or reflection, a retrospect of the past or an anticipation of the future, that are enriched by hearing or thinking of a special piece of music in that same moment. Further artists in the series include Daniel Barenboim, Yuja Wang, Nadine Sierra, Avi Avital and Albrecht Mayer just to name a few.

In our eleventh Musical Moment, a poignant transcription from the orchestral original, Tortues from Saint-Saëns’ Le carnaval des animaux, proves to be a perfect showcase for everything the cello has to offer: It’s an endless melody that Camille Thomas covers amply in warm and golden sound, making this track a perfect medium for chill-out or meditation. Sit by the window, watch the autumn coming in and just lose yourself in music!