Gluck
Dance of the Furies (from Orfeo ed Euridice)
"A terrifying, rhythmic descent into the underworld."
Archival Record & Lore
Gluck used jagged rhythms and sudden brass blasts to represent the Furies guarding the gates of Hades, a stark contrast to the elegance of his other ballets.
Era
Classical
Medium
Orchestral
Mood
Energetic
Uplifting