Saint-Saëns' ever-popular Danse macabre was premiered #OnThisDay in 1875 at the Théâtre du Châtelet. This performance of Orchestre National de Lille under the direction of Jun Märkl received critical acclaim. American Record Guide described: "All the performances are taut, vivid, full of energy and color, and played with enthusiasm." Listen to the full album: https://naxos.lnk.to/8573745FA More recordings of Saint-Saëns' works: https://bit.ly/3ueVxl7 #FrenchClassics #SymphonicPoem | Naxos

The Danse Macabre was a medieval art motif showing that death unites all social classes in one final dance. #history #medieval #arthistory | Untold Leaks