Ultimate composers challenge

Which one of these composers did NOT have an incestuous relationship?

The 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky incorporated national tunes from Russia and __________ .

Brahms was made famous by Schumann. How did Schumann do it?

Johann Strauss (waltz king) and Antonin Dvorak were two composers admired by who?

Who said this to his lady friend: 'I want to kiss the little hairs on the side of your ear'

Who was the first composer to put in metronome markings in their score?

Which composer is featured in this soundtrack of '28 days later'? Hint: a positive outlook on an otherwise sad occasion

Who composed this piece?

Bach composed ________ based on a theme that was given to him by the King, Frederick the Great.

Which composer bridged the classical and romantic periods through his innovative compositions?

Eusebius and Florestan were two imaginary characters created by _______________.

Which one of these composers did NOT speak German?

Beethoven and __________ both wrote about events involving Napoleon in their works.

'The Nutcracker' is a ballet written by

Who was a child prodigy that was giving concerts all across Europe (partly forced by his dad)?

Faure had a fellow composer give him jobs and mentor him throughout his life, who was he?

Who composed this piece?

Which of these composers had NO affiliation with the city of Vienna during their lifetime?

Who was a devout Lutheran?

Who loved to drink so much that once he agreed to have a fifth of his salary paid in beer?

Who said this: 'Difficult is good. Difficult is beautiful. Difficult is closer to the truth.'

This composer was so poor that his family couldn't afford an individual grave for him when he died. Who was it?

Which one of the following composers was a close friend of Vladimir Davydov, also known as Bob?

Which composer used the 'falling fifth' motif in his music to express his love for his wife?

Like Beethoven, who also started to lose their hearing in their old age?

Who is Schober and Vogl most closely associated with?

Which one of the following works is composed by Beethoven?

Which composer was invited to the US to help find 'the American sound'?

Who is this handsome chap?

Which composer is featured in this Oscar-nominated film 'Billy Elliot'?

Which one of the following people didn't end up in a mental asylum?

Who had a deep fascination for trains and ships?

Brahms was fairly rich throughout his life. How did he come to make so much money?

This piece by Beethoven is composed in which period of his life?

Brahms came out of retirement to compose specifically for the ______________.

How many symphonies did Beethoven compose?

Brahms was born in...

Which composition is an autobiographical work that ends with a sad, slow movement?

Who composed this piece?

The work that Beethoven dedicated to Napoleon, considered revolutionary by some, is called the