is the name for the devil, or more precisely: the devil before his fall. This composition distinguishes itself by means of a grand and fierce introduction, with a reflection on, and introduction of the main theme, which is based on the devilish tritone (three adjacent whole tones). It is a spectacular piece using some impressive effects such as a brass quartet playing off stage. Throughout the work the composers uses several sequences of Bach chorales. On the one hand, this co...