A French composer, pianist and organist known for his versatility across genres.
Camille Saint-Saëns was a child prodigy who became one of France's most versatile musicians, composing operas, symphonies, concertos and chamber music over a long career. His suite The Carnival of the Animals — which includes The Swan — is among his best-known works, though he considered it too frivolous and withheld its publication until after his death.