Havanaise (Saint-Saëns)

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The Havanaise in E major (French: Havanaise en mi majeur), op. 83, is a composition for violin and orchestra based on the habanera rhythm, written in 1887 by Camille Saint-Saëns. It is one of the standards of the classical concertante repertoire.

A minor variation on "Havanaise," as well as the original piece, make up the main theme of the film The Ninth Gate.

v • d • e Concertos by Camille Saint-Saëns Piano concertos No. 1 in D major, Op. 17 · No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22 · No. 3 in E flat major, Op. 29 · No. 4 in C minor, Op. 44 · No. 5 in F major, Op. 103 (L'Egyptien) Violin concertos No. 1 in A major, Op. 20 · No. 2 in C major, Op. 58 · No. 3 in B minor, Op. 61 Cello concertos No. 1 in A minor, Op. 33 · No. 2 in D minor, Op. 119 Other works for violin and orchestra Introduction and Rondo capriccioso, Op. 28 · Havanaise, Op. 83 List of compositions by Camille Saint-Saëns