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"Aquarium" is a shimmering musical depiction of aquatic life from Saint-Saëns' humorous suite "The Carnival of the Animals", originally scored for glass harmonica and strings.

"The Swan" is the 13th movement from Saint-Saëns' humorous suite "The Carnival of the Animals". Though the composer initially forbade public performances of the suite (considering it frivolous), "The Swan" was published during his lifetime and became his most famous cello piece, celebrated for its lyrical melody evoking the bird's graceful movements.

"Le Cygne" (The Swan) is the thirteenth movement of "Le Carnaval des Animaux", composed in 1886. It is a serene cello solo accompanied by two pianos, evoking the graceful movement of a swan gliding on water. Though the larger suite was intended as a humorous work, this movement became one of Saint-Saëns' most enduring pieces.

"Le Cygne" (The Swan) is the only serious movement from Saint-Saëns' playful orchestral suite "Le Carnaval des Animaux". Originally written for cello and two pianos, its elegant melody has become a staple of cello repertoire and is often transcribed for other instruments like violin.

"Le Cygne" (The Swan) is the 13th movement from Saint-Saëns' humorous suite "Le Carnaval des Animaux". Though the full suite was considered too frivolous for publication during the composer's lifetime, this elegant cello solo became one of his most enduring works, often performed separately.