Tortoises (Tortues)

Tortoises from The Carnival of the Animals is a charming character piece marked Andante maestoso. In a relaxed 4/4 meter it paints a vivid and gently humorous picture of these slow creatures.

This simplified edition with fingerings makes the popular piece accessible to beginners and offers an ideal first encounter with Saint-Saëns’s playful musical language. Young pianists can develop a feel for phrasing, a singing touch and musical expression without being overwhelmed by technical demands.

Its clear structure and unhurried pace support secure reading and help shape each phrase naturally and with confidence from the very beginning.

• Camille Saint-Saëns - Composer
• Martin Malto - Arranger