Publisher Desc.  The composer, Joseph Hellmesberger, lived in the second half of the 19th century and composed light music and operetta. Included in his output were a variety of dances such as Danse Diabolique, an exciting piece with an energetic waltz at its heart. The use of the Phrygian mode (D-Eb-F-G-A-Bb-C) engenders a devil-like atmosphere and adds spice to the composition.