One of his symphonic poems features a scordatura violin with the E-string tuned down a half-step, so that the resulting tritone represents "Death."
For violinist Pablo de Sarasate, this composer wrote Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, which mimics Spanish dance music. One of his symphonic poems features a scordatura violin with the E-string tuned down a half-step, so that the resulting tritone represents "Death." He wrote a piece using xylophones to evoke the image of skeletons playing cards, in the movement "Fossils." He dedicated his Organ Symphony to Franz Liszt, and wrote a Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor. For 10 points, name this French composer of Danse Macabre and Carnival of the Animals.
For violinist Pablo de Sarasate, this composer wrote Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, which mimics Spanish dance music.
Charles-Camille {Saint}-{Saëns}