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
Crush (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark album) the group talking about their career and performing the songs from the album. "Crush" received positive appraisals in Britain, including what Andy McCluskey saw as the band's "first good LP review in "NME"". Ian Cranna of "Smash Hits" wrote: "OMD continue their healthy recovery of form... strong, melodic songs in a more lush, or, orchestral setting, while still retaining that passionate punch. It's a welcome return of the thinking-person's dance music, and isn't it good to hear real drums again?" Stateside, "Michigan Daily" critic Beth Fertig said the album "further confirms that [OMD] is one of the most creative forces