Despite its popularity and fame today, ‘Danse Macabre’ was not well received at the time of its premiere. There were complaints of the song causing anxiety among the audience and that the first violin sounded far too screechy. But it would eventually become one of the most recognizable pieces of music across the world and, in my own words, a certified banger. #history #classicalmusic #spooky #witchy #19thcentury | Cay Bluestocking