It appears that Riccardo Drigo was Petipa's preferred collaborator throughout the remainder of his career, as the composer/conductor had a considerable talent for creating the light, salon-styled "musique dansante" then in vogue for ballet.
It appears that Riccardo Drigo was Petipa's preferred collaborator throughout the remainder of the Ballet Master's career. Drigo had a considerable talent for creating the light, salon-styled "musique dansante" then in vogue for ballet.