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Concerto for Piano No. 3 in E-flat, Op. 29: Full Orchestra, Solo Keyboard with Ensemble, Conductor Score (EDWIN F KALMUS)

Concerto for Piano No. 3 in E-flat, Op. 29: Full Orchestra, Solo Keyboard with Ensemble, Conductor Score (EDWIN F KALMUS)

By Camille Saint-Saëns

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Written by Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) in 1869, the Piano Concerto No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 29 follows the standard concerto form while experimenting with harmony. Premiered on November 27th, 1869, by Saint-Saëns himself at the Leipzig Gewandhaus, the work was not particularly well received at the time. Today, while not as popular as Saint-Saëns' second, fourth, or fifth concertos, the third, with its balance between delicate lyricism and virtuosity, remains an important addition to the piano concerto repertoire. Instrumentation: 2.2.2.2: 2.2.3.0: Timp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set): Solo Piano.

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Series: Kalmus Orchestra Library
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 8-88-852502-5
ISBN13: 979-8-88-852502-9
UPC: 676737781002
SKU: 36-A197101
Instrumentation: 2.2.2.2: 2.2.3.0: Timp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set): Solo Piano

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About the Composer: Camille Saint-Saëns

Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) was a French composer, organist, and pianist whose prolific output shaped the Romantic era. A child prodigy who studied composition under Berlioz and toured as a concert pianist across Europe, Saint-Saëns brought structural clarity and harmonic sophistication to forms that other Romantic composers were expanding beyond recognition. His five piano concertos remain central to the repertoire, each one distinct in character and technical demand.

Beyond the concerto, Saint-Saëns composed operas, symphonies, chamber music, and sacred works that reveal his command of orchestration and his commitment to musical craftsmanship. He was equally devoted to music education and served as professor of composition at the École Niedermeyer, where his pedagogical influence extended across generations of French composers.

Why we love this

The Third Concerto stands apart from its siblings through its refinement. Saint-Saëns balances virtuosic keyboard writing with genuinely lyrical orchestral passages, creating a work that rewards both soloist and ensemble. For conductors, this score presents a mature orchestration that breathes and yields to the soloist without ever losing structural coherence.

What to expect

Elegant and introspective, yet full of bravura. The work moves through passages of delicate filigree for the soloist, sudden orchestral surges, and moments where piano and strings intertwine with surprising intimacy. There is refinement here, not drama for its own sake.

Who it's for

Orchestras and conservatory ensembles with advanced soloists and strong string sections. This is repertoire for a pianist comfortable with substantial technical and interpretive demands and for an orchestra mature enough to support rather than overshadow the keyboard part.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the solo part against a full orchestra by having the concertmaster and principal woodwinds bring out counter-melodies when the piano rests; this prevents the accompaniment from becoming wall-like.
  • Mark clear sectional breaks in rehearsal, since harmonic language in the middle movement can obscure form; your soloists and orchestra will anchor better if they understand the architecture.
  • Conduct the accompaniment with the soloist's tempo, not the other way around; this score requires flexibility, but Saint-Saëns expects the ensemble to listen and respond in real time.

How to use it

Pair this with orchestral works from Saint-Saëns' contemporary circle to create a program centered on French symphonic tradition. The concerto also works as a significant solo vehicle in a mixed chamber or concerto concert, where its balance of display and substance will stand out against lighter fare.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and conducting a full orchestra score with independent solo keyboard part
  • Balancing soloists and ensemble in a Romantic-era concerto form
  • Interpreting Saint-Saëns' harmonic language and structural innovations within classical concerto design
  • Coordinating complex string divisi and wind entrances while maintaining clear phrase shape

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