"The Carnival of the Animals" was composed in 1886 and privately performed the following year during Mardi Gras. At the composer’s explicit request, the work was only performed publicly and published after his death in 1923.

This piece, known for its sharp irony, incorporates quotes from well-known melodies to vividly and humorously depict various animals.

The arranger has selected five of the original 14 movements, creating an instrumental suite adapted for small wind bands with an access...