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 Game (song) 1979's "I Want You to Want Me," the band soon followed with the Beatle-esque "Carnival Game."" For the same concert, Toronto Sun writer Jane Stevenson wrote a review in Jam! Showbiz, on June 14, 1997, stating ""New material like Anytime, Say Goodbye and Carnival Game sounded fresh, boding well for the band who are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year."" Boston Herald writer Robin Vaughan reviewed a concert of the band on June 19, 1997, where he stated ""The band's selections from their impressive new eponymously titled album, included the standout "Carnival Game."" Carnival Game (song) "Carnival Game" is a