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"The Medieval Monster Mash and Sad Clouds": Saint-Saëns & Satie

BONJOUR AND TOOT DE LA FRUIT. Mais oui, this time we are discussing not one but TWO French composers who were tres bon at the old musique. Have a nibble on a croissant and settle down for some weird chat about dancing skeletons, musical lead poisoning and dating dos and don'ts. Enjoy!


Music Featured in This Episode:

"Danse Macabre, Op.40, R.171" - Camille Saint-Saëns

"Le Carnaval des Animaux: Aquarium" - Camille Saint-Saëns

"3 Gymnopédies: No.1 Lent et douloureux" - Erik Satie

"Gnossiennes: No.1 - Lent" - Erik Satie

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