Saint-Sans

Danse Macabre Opus 40

Arranged for 2 Pianos by the
composer
 PREFACE

This is a re-engraving of the 1891 Durand score (plate no. D. & F. 2099).

Editorial corrections

Mm. 5, 13: Omitted arpeggio marks from tied notes in Piano 1.

Mm. 253-272: Omitted slurs (ties?) between neighbor notes.
Mm. 296: LH marked an octave down, cf. mm. 304
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Pome Symphonique
2 Pianos par l'Auteur C. Saint-Sans

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