Saint-Saëns Romanzen op 36+67

Camille Saint-Saëns composed his two horn romances for two of the most distinguished French horn players of his time: Opus 67 in E major, composed in 1866, is dedicated to Henri Chaussier, while Opus 36 in F major, composed in 1874, was written for Henri Garigue. Despite their illustrious recipients, these are not virtuosic showpieces but—as the term “romance” suggests—short “songs without words” that fully exploit the horn’s characteristic romantic tone. In addition to the orchestral version, Saint-Saëns also composed a piano accompaniment for chamber music performances. Due to their relatively low technical difficulty, the romances are suitable even for advanced students.