The Carnival of the Animals (the original uses two pianos). Saint-Saëns did specify in his will that the work should be published posthumously. Following his death in December 1921, the work was published by Durand in Paris in April 1922 and the first public performance was given on 25 February 1922 by Concerts Colonne (the orchestra of Édouard Colonne). "Carnival" has since become one of Saint-Saëns's best-known works, played by the original eleven instrumentalists, or more often with the full string section of an orchestra. Normally a glockenspiel substitutes for the rare glass harmonica. Ever popular with music teachers and young children, it is often
Carnival of Vinaròs Carnival of Vinaròs The Carnival of Vinaròs is an annual festival in Vinaròs, Spain. In 2007, it had been renamed as Valencian Community's Tourist Interest Festivity and it aspires to be Spain's Tourist Interest Festivity. In 2016, it will take place from 29 January until 8 February. This event usually take place between January, February or March. There are 33 troupes composed of many people. The biggest includes 500. Each troupe is represented by a queen who creates a spectacular costume. Carnival of Vinaròs' ancient troupes: 1st day (Friday): in the Town Hall, Carnival starts by a performance decorated with