This work ends with two notes in succession reminiscent of a common theme in it, which the composer intended as an insult from the main character to the audience.
Originally, crowd scenes in the last section of this work were going to be seen through a hole in the wall, and its composer borrowed and parodied two melodies from Joseph Lanner for waltzes between two of the main characters. The first part contains a section where two dancers have a competition dancing to an organ grinder and a music box, respectively, in counterpoint. This work ends with two notes in succession reminiscent of a common theme in it, which the composer intended as an insult from the main character to the audience. This ballet ends with the title character's ghost flying over the stage after he escapes his cell, only to be fatally stabbed by his competitor in love with the Ballerina, the Moor. Containing a namesake chord consisting of two simultaneous triads a tritone apart, for 10 points, name this ballet about a puppet by Igor Stravinsky.
Originally, crowd scenes in the last section of this work were going to be seen through a hole in the wall, and its composer borrowed and parodied two melodies from Joseph Lanner for waltzes between two of the main characters.
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