Camille Saint-Saëns Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

French composer Camille Saint-Saëns (1835–1921), who began playing the piano at the age of two and created numerous magnificent works.

With a modern sound that even those not familiar with classical music can enjoy, it wouldn’t feel out of place rolling over the end credits of a film.

This time, we’ll introduce a ranking of some of his most popular pieces!

Playlist

Camille Saint-Saëns Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Symphonic Poem ‘Danse Macabre’Camille Saint-Saëns		Dance of Death by Saint-Saëns
2	Dance of DeathCamille Saint-Saëns		Dance of Death: exploring the universal themes of life and death
3	Danse macabre in G minor, Op. 40Camille Saint-Saëns		French composer Camille Saint-Saëns…
4	The Swan from The Carnival of the AnimalsCamille Saint-Saëns		The Swan from Saint-Saëns’s The Carnival of the Animals
5	swanCamille Saint-Saëns		Carnival of the Animals, the swan ballet piece is famous.
6	Symphony No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 78, R. 176 “Organ”: IIc. MaestosoCamille Saint-Saëns		A Fla... who was active from the 19th to the 20th century
7	Bacchanale from the opera Samson and DelilahCamille Saint-Saëns		A powerful, nonstop track that captivates with exotic, atmospheric melodies.
8	The Carnival of the Animals, No. 13: The SwanCamille Saint-Saëns		A duet performance of Saint-Saëns' The Swan
9	Suite “The Carnival of the Animals,” No. 14: FinaleCamille Saint-Saëns		The flamboyant composition of the Finale of The Carnival of the Animals
10	The Swan from “The Carnival of the Animals”Camille Saint-Saëns		Saint-Saëns was a French composer, and Carnival of the Animals is his representative work.
11	Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 78, ‘with organ’ — Movement II, Part IICamille Saint-Saëns		The French composer Charles-Camille Sa...
12	The Carnival of the Animals, No. 13: The SwanCamille Saint-Saëns		Swan Melody: an elegant and moving masterpiece
13	C. Saint-Saëns “Henry VIII” in 4 Acts, Imperial Theatre of Compiègne (France), 1991, Part 2/2Camille Saint-Saëns		Camille Saint-Saëns’s opera Henry VIII. It is characterized by church music and choral writing.
14	The Dying SwanCamille Saint-Saëns		Ballet “Swan,” a masterpiece where expressive power shines
15	“The Swan” from “The Carnival of the Animals”Camille Saint-Saëns		Saint-Saëns was a rare figure blessed with many talents…
16	Allegro appassionato, Op. 70Camille Saint-Saëns		The French composer Camille Saint-Saëns…
17	Ave MariaCamille Saint-Saëns		Camille Saint-Saëns, a composer who represents France, ...
18	Auvergne Rhapsody in C major, Op. 73Camille Saint-Saëns		A Fla... who was active from the 19th to the 20th century
19	Christmas OratorioCamille Saint-Saëns		When you think of the Christmas Oratorio, it’s Bach…
20	Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 33Camille Saint-Saëns		The beauty and high acclaim of Saint-Saëns’s Cello Concerto
21	Habanera Opening No. 83: AllegroCamille Saint-Saëns		In 1885, Saint-Saëns wrote for the violin...
22	Violin Concerto No. 3 in B minorCamille Saint-Saëns		Saint-Saëns was a composer and organist in the 19th century…
23	Violin ConcertoCamille Saint-Saëns		Saint-Saëns is known for works such as The Carnival of the Animals, and…
24	The Grand March of the LionsCamille Saint-Saëns		The French composer Camille Saint-Saëns…
25	“Agnus Dei” from the RequiemCamille Saint-Saëns		Saint-Saëns’s Masterpieces and Their Mystique
26	Symphony No. 3 “With Organ,” Movement II, Part 2Camille Saint-Saëns		A rare two-movement symphony composed around the time of his separation from his wife
27	The Carnival of the AnimalsCamille Saint-Saëns		French Romantic composer Camille Saint-...
28	The Carnival of the Animals, No. 12: FossilsCamille Saint-Saëns		A four-hand performance of Saint-Saëns’ Fossils
29	The Carnival of the Animals, No. 14: FinaleCamille Saint-Saëns		Fun animal music like a festival
30	The Swan from The Carnival of the AnimalsCamille Saint-Saëns		The Carnival of the Animals is popular with both children and adults.
31	Fantasia, Op. 95Camille Saint-Saëns		Saint-Saëns’s Fantaisie for Harp
32	Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso in A minor, Op. 28Camille Saint-Saëns		A piece by Saint-Saëns. Violin version and piano version.
33	Concert Piece in G major, Op. 154Camille Saint-Saëns		Introduction to Saint-Saëns’s works for harp and orchestra
34	The Carnival of the AnimalsCamille Saint-Saëns		The Carnival of the Animals is a suite by Saint-Saëns.
35	The Carnival of the Animals, No. 13: The SwanCamille Saint-Saëns		The famous piece by Saint-Saëns, “The Carnival of the Animals”
36	The Carnival of the Animals, No. 7: AquariumCamille Saint-Saëns		Aquarium, No. 7 from Saint-Saëns’s The Carnival of the Animals
37	The Carnival of the Animals: AquariumCamille Saint-Saëns		Saint-Saëns’s fantastical music
38	The SwanCamille Saint-Saëns		A Masterpiece by the World-Renowned Composer Saint-Saëns
39	Rondo CapricciosoCamille Saint-Saëns		Passionate Spanish-style music, whimsical charm
40	Introduction and Rondo CapricciosoCamille Saint-Saëns		The musical maestro born in France, Camille Sa...
41	The Carnival of the Animals, No. 12: FossilsCamille Saint-Saëns		Fossils, No. 12 from Saint-Saëns’s The Carnival of the Animals
42	Suite ‘The Carnival of the Animals’ No. 7 ‘Aquarium’Camille Saint-Saëns		Expressing the magical world of an aquarium through music
43	Aquarium from The Carnival of the AnimalsCamille Saint-Saëns		Saint-Saëns’s Aquarium is used