Classical Music Trivia #1

Which of these periods of classical music came first?

"Bolero" was the work of which composer?

Bach's Brandenburg Concertos were composed during what era?

Sergei Prokofiev composed a ballet based on what Shakesperian play?

How many instruments will be involved in a "Cadenza"?

James Galway found fame playing which instrument?

In what year was Beethoven born?

Who composed "Moonlight Sonata"?

Fingals Cave is a work by which composer?

In what century did Tchaikovsky live?

Air on the G string is by which composer?

Lied is a German word for what?

What is the nickname of Beethoven's 5th piano concerto?

Which of these periods of classical music came latest?

Peter and the Wolf was composed by which Russian composer?

"Clock" and "Surprise" are common names for symphonies by which composer?

Pablo Casals is fames for playing which instrument?

Who was the founder of Impressionist music?

After which European capital is the 104th Symphony by Haydn known?

What was the name of Beethoven's only Opera?

The Gamelan is the traditional orchestra instrument of which country?

In what century did Johannes Brahms live?

Vanessa-Mae found fame playing which musical instrument?

How is Beethoven's 3rd Symphony better known?

In which century did Dmitri Shostakovich live?

Which of these terms describes the fastest style of playing?

Rallentando refers to what?

Itzhak Perlman was a virtuoso on which instrument?

The "Planets" is a famous classical work by which composer?

"Swan Lake" was a work by which Russian composer?

Ludwig Van Kochel made catalogued which composers works

Which of these was NOT a German composer?

To what year did Tchaikovsky dedicate a famous overture?

Which is the lowest of the male voices?

The "March of the Toreadors'" comes from an Opera by which composer?

Which composer once claimed to have poisoned Mozart?

La Scala is an Opera House in which Italian city?

How many strings does a Harp have?

What was the first name of prolific Opera composer Puccini?

What nationality was composer Carl Maria von Weber?