Fine Arts Classical Composers Quiz

Beethoven was deaf from birth.

Religion played a very important role in both Bach's musical and personal life.

3 of the 4 composers we studied were from England.

Which composer got an early start by acting in his stepfather's plays?

One of Rossini's most popular operas was William Tell.

Which composer's opera The Barber of Seville was cartoonized by Bugs Bunny?

Although some didn't survive, Bach was the father of 20 children in his lifetime.

By the time he was 8, which composer was learning 3 instruments?

By age 6, Rossini was playing the triangle in his father's band.

When Bach's father died, who continued his musical training?

Which composer's first opera was not performed until after his death?

Which composer was considered one of the most famous and influential of all time?

Who first instilled a love of music in Bach?

How did Beethoven's early instructors, including his father, treat him?

After writing 36 operas, what did Rossini stop doing?

How did Wagner's music teacher feel about his ability on the piano?

Where do we most often hear one of Wagner's most famous pieces in today's world?

Which composer studied as an apprentice opera singer as a child?

Beethoven traveled to Vienna, Italy, hoping to meet the great Tchaikovsky.

Of the composers we studied, who was the only one from Italy?