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19th Century Music
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| In which century did Johannes Brahms live? | 19th century (1833-1897) |
| Brahms is often associated with which musical period? | Romanticism |
| What is the title of Brahms' most famous lullaby? | "Wiegenlied" or "Brahms' Lullaby" |
| Brahms was known for his close friendship and collaboration with which famous violinist? | Joseph Joachim |
| Brahms composed a famous violin concerto in which key? | D major |
| Which famous German composer was a mentor to Brahms? | Robert Schumann |
| Brahms composed a famous German Requiem. In which language is it written? | German |
| What is the opus number of Brahms' first symphony? | Op. 68 |
| Which symphony is often referred to as Brahms' "Pastoral Symphony"? | Symphony No. 3 in F major |
| Beethoven composed how many piano sonatas in total? | 32 |
| What is Beethoven's most famous piano composition? | "Für Elise" |
| Which instrument did Beethoven play himself? | Piano |
| Beethoven began to lose his hearing in his late twenties. What did he use to communicate when he was completely deaf? | Conversation books |
| What is the title of Beethoven's only opera? | "Fidelio" |
| In which city did Beethoven spend most of his life? | Vienna, Austria |
| Beethoven composed his "Eroica" Symphony as a tribute to which historical figure? | Napoleon Bonaparte |
| Which nationality did Franz Liszt claim during his lifetime? | Hungarian |
| Liszt was known for his virtuosic skill on which musical instrument? | Piano |
| Franz Liszt's daughter, Cosima, famously married which renowned composer? | Richard Wagner |
| What is the name of the series of piano pieces by Liszt that includes "Années de pèlerinage"? | Years of Pilgrimage |
| In which country was Frédéric Chopin born? | Poland |
| What instrument was Chopin primarily known for composing music for? | Piano |
| Chopin composed primarily in the 19th century, which musical period does his work best represent? | Romanticism |
| What is Chopin's Prelude in D-flat major, Op. 28, No. 15 often referred to as? | "Raindrop Prelude" |
| What nationality was the composer Maurice Ravel? | French |
| Ravel is known for a piece that mimics the sounds of Spanish guitars. What is its title? | "Boléro" |
| Ravel was a member of a group of composers known as "Les Apaches." What does "Les Apaches" mean in English? | The Hooligans |
| What is the title of Ravel's composition that is often associated with fairy tales and childhood? | "Mother Goose Suite" or "Ma mère l'Oye" |
| Ravel's composition "La Valse" is inspired by which dance form? | The Waltz |
| In which country was Richard Wagner born? | Germany |
| What is Richard Wagner's most famous opera "Lohengrin" often called ? | "The Wedding March" |
| What is the title of Wagner's opera featuring the character of a doomed boatman? | "Tristan und Isolde" |
| What nationality was the composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky? | Russian |
| Tchaikovsky's famous ballet, "The Nutcracker," features a dance of which sweet treat? | The Sugar Plum Fairy |
| What is the title of Tchaikovsky's most famous ballet, featuring the tragic love story of Odette and Prince Siegfried? | "Swan Lake" |
| Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" includes the use of what unusual instrument? | Cannon |
| What is the title of Tchaikovsky's ballet about a young girl who falls in love with a wooden nutcracker that comes to life? | "The Nutcracker" |
| Tchaikovsky's "Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy" is based on which play by William Shakespeare? | "Romeo and Juliet" |
| What nationality was the composer Giuseppe Verdi? | Italian |
| Verdi's opera "La Traviata" is based on a novel by which French author? | Alexandre Dumas, fils |
| Verdi's opera "Aida" is set in which ancient civilization? | Ancient Egypt |
| Verdi's "Rigoletto" is a tragic opera based on a play by which playwright? | Victor Hugo |
| In which city did Verdi premiere his famous opera "La Traviata"? | Venice, Italy |
| What is the title of Verdi's opera featuring the character Rigoletto, a hunchbacked court jester? | "Rigoletto" |
| Verdi's opera "Otello" is based on Shakespeare's tragedy. Who is the title character? | Othello |
| What nationality was the composer Georges Bizet? | French |
| What is Georges Bizet's most famous opera that set in Seville and tells the story of a fiery gypsy woman? | Carmen |
| What nationality was the composer Giacomo Puccini? | Italian |
| Puccini's opera "La Bohème" is set in which European city? | Paris, France |
| What is the title of Puccini's opera that tells the story of a Japanese geisha named Cio-Cio-San? | "Madama Butterfly" |
| What is the title of Puccini's opera that revolves around the tragic love story of Mimi and Rodolfo? | "La Bohème" |
| What nationality was the composer Claude Debussy? | French |
| Debussy's famous composition "Clair de Lune" is part of a larger suite for what instrument? | Piano |
| Debussy is often associated with which artistic movement, known for its focus on impressionism? | Impressionism |
| What is the title of Debussy's solo piano composition that captures the sound of raindrops? | "Jardins sous la pluie" (Gardens in the Rain) |
| What nationality was the composer Modest Mussorgsky? | Russian |
| What is the title of Mussorgsky's suite of piano pieces inspired by a visit to an art exhibition? | "Pictures at an Exhibition" |
| Gilbert and Sullivan were a famous British duo known for creating what type of theatrical works? | Comic operas, also known as operettas |
| What is the title of Gilbert and Sullivan's most famous operetta, set on the ship H.M.S. Pinafore? | "H.M.S. Pinafore" or "The Lass That Loved a Sailor" |
| What is the title of Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta featuring a pirate named Captain Jack Sparrow? | "The Pirates of Penzance" |
| What is the title of Gilbert and Sullivan's operetta featuring the character Nanki-Poo, who disguises himself as a wandering minstrel? | "The Mikado" |
| Gilbert and Sullivan's works often featured a character known as the "Lord High Executioner." What was his name? | Ko-Ko |
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