A controversial work on this theme added the confidante Laura and was composed by George Benda, while Berlioz, whose own opus
A controversial work on this theme added the confidante Laura and was composed by George Benda, while Berlioz, whose own opus 17 concerns this theme, considered the one by Daniel Steibelt to be the best of its kind.  Two vehement anti-Shostakovich editorials in Pravda prevented the performance in Russia of a ballet on this theme that features a notable part for tenor saxophone.  A work by Gottfried Keller provided the inspiration for one that contains the interlude "The Walk to the Paradise Garden" and is set in a village.  For 10 points, name this play that inspired an overture by Tchaikovsky and an opera by Gounod about two star-crossed lovers.
A controversial work on this theme added the confidante Laura and was composed by George Benda, while Berlioz, whose own opus 17 concerns this theme, considered the one by Daniel Steibelt to be the best of its kind.  
Romeo and Juliet