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What are some important things to know about Camille Saint-Saëns' music?
Camille Saint-Saëns was enthusiastic for the modern music of the day, particularly that of Schumann, Liszt and Wagner, although his own compositions were generally within a conventional classical tradition.

Question: Was he well known by many?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Camille Saint-Saëns well known by many?