This composer was briefly engaged to the Belgian mezzo-soprano Désirée Artôt, to whom he dedicated his Six French Songs. Among his symphonies are his unnumbered Manfred Symphony, one subtitled "Polish," and one whose second movement features a waltz-
This composer was briefly engaged to the Belgian mezzo-soprano Désirée Artôt, to whom he dedicated his Six French Songs. Among his symphonies are his unnumbered Manfred Symphony, one subtitled "Polish," and one whose second movement features a waltz-like melody in five-four time. His Marche Slave shares parts with a composition that is partly scored for cannon fire. He also wrote a ballet that features the "Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy." For 10 points, name this Russian composer of the Pathétique Symphony, the 1812 Overture, and The Nutcracker.
This composer was briefly engaged to the Belgian mezzo-soprano Désirée Artôt, to whom he dedicated his Six French Songs.
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky [or Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky]