Who was the composor who wrote sorcerers apprentice?

"The Sorcerer's Apprentice" was composed by Paul Dukas in 1897. The piece is a symphonic poem inspired by Goethe's poem of the same name and depicts a young apprentice who, in his master's absence, mistakenly uses magic to animate a broom to do his chores. The work is well-known for its vibrant orchestration and has been popularized in various media, including Disney's "Fantasia."