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Camille Saint-Saens

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Reneé Fleming (right) and Susan Graham — two "cheerful Americans" often mistaken for each other — are planning an intimate evening of French song.

January 23, 2013 The two opera stars will conjure the intimate atmosphere of the 19th-century Parisian salon.

Ray Chen performs at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City Tuesday, Feb. 7.

November 28, 2012 Watch a stellar rising violinist perform two bonbons in an intimate club performance recorded live.

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June 20, 2008 Saint-Saens tells a sacred story through the passionate musical language of romantic opera.

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November 4, 2007 The violinist takes his famous Stradivarius to Spivey Hall to play a Sonata by Saint-Saens.

Studio Sessions

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September 17, 2008 Aspiring operatic teens perform Copland, Mozart and Humperdinck at the home of Houston Grand Opera.

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May 7, 2008 Bethesda's high-tech concert hall hosts young musicians playing music by Barber and Debussy.

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Interviews & Profiles

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April 1, 2010 Renee Montagne and Miles Hoffman spin some of classical music's more lewd and laughable moments.

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May 23, 2005 Carl Tanner has been a truck driver and a bounty hunter. Now he's a world-class opera singer.

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News

Carnegie Hall's Isaac Stern Auditorium

December 7, 2010 Vote for finalists in From the Top's online video contest. The winner will play at Carnegie Hall.

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September 16, 2007 With her vivid operatic interpretations, the great diva turned the operatic world on its head.

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Reviews

Septuagenarian conductor Neeme Järvi brings youthful vigor to an album of brilliant pieces by Saint-Saëns.

September 4, 2012 A new album, captures old chestnuts and new surprises in spectacular sound.

More Stories

Congress Launches Eleventh-Hour Opera Production

July 29, 2011 Fridays are funnier with a classical cartoon at noon, on Deceptive Cadence.

A halloween banking tactic

October 29, 2010 Fridays are funnier with a "classical cartoon at noon" at Deceptive Cadence.

Hooray. It's Elephant Appreciation Day!

September 22, 2010 To mark Elephant Appreciation Day, take a "critter quiz." Match the music to the creature.

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October 24, 2008 The Halloween candy might be sweet, but not these timless creepy classics.

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February 27, 2008 Hear music that soars with inspiration from our fine-feathered friends.

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Neeme Järvi Conducts Saint-Saëns

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The Best Of Saint-Saëns

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  • Album: The Best Of Saint-Saëns
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