A set of variations on a melody by this composer for flute and piano is Frédéric Chopin’s (“sho-PAN’s”) earliest chamber (10[1])work. A melody by this composer inspired Niccolò Paganini to write a virtuosic set of (-5[1])variations on one string for violin and orchestra. (-5[1])Robert Pearsall arranged a pastiche of this composer’s music in which two soprano soloists only sing the word “meow.” (10[1])This composer wrote (10[1])pieces called “Sins (10[1])of Old Age” (10[1]-5[1])for (10[1])Parisian (10[2])salons (-5[1])that he hosted (10[1])after his early retirement from writing opera. An aria by this composer climaxes (10[1])with repetitions of the title character’s name on the notes “E-D-C,” emphasizing how (10[1])he is in demand. An overture (10[1])by this composer (10[2])that (10[1])opens with a dramatic cello solo includes a “Ranz des Vaches” (10[1])(“ron day vahsh”) and a (10[1])“March of the Swiss Soldiers.” For 10 points, name this composer of William Tell (10[1])and The Barber of Seville. ■END■ (10[2])