This ‘Danse Macabre’ is a symphonic poem by the French composer Saint-Saens.
It was first performed in 1875.

Watch this shortened version and see if you can remember:

• the ‘story’, especially the setting and
• some of the orchestral instruments highlighted in the work.

Questions:

1. Is the waltz in a major or a minor key?
2. Describe the section where you see the term ‘fugue’ (i.e., what’s happening?).