Which piece did Saint-Saëns compose in 1874?
Danse macabre
The Firebird
The Planets
Carmen
Answer
Danse macabre, a haunting and evocative orchestral piece, was composed by Camille Saint-Saëns in 1874. Inspired by a medieval legend of Death summoning the dead to dance, the piece depicts a macabre procession of skeletons dancing to a sinister waltz. With its chilling melody and eerie orchestration, Danse macabre became one of Saint-Saëns' most popular and enduring compositions.
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