Kolossal Quiz

The Harry Potter theme was played on what keyboard instrument? (sounds like a glockenspiel)?

American musician John Cage wrote a piece consisting of 4 minutes and 33 seconds of what?

Paganini’s talent was so enormous, he was accused of being friends with. . .?

Adelina Patti once refused to perform until her name was made . . .

John Williams composed a great many film scores.

The cathedral has a large 3 manual pipe organ.

Complete the titles of these ballets: The _ _ _cracker _ _ _ _ Lake

Strangely, Callas liked it when the audience did what?

Mozart's baptized name was: Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilius Mozart

The cathedral has a beautiful two manual harpsichord.

At the age of 30 Beethoven began losing his_______

Examples of dynamics are (choose two):

Who did Paganini describe as a true diva?

Beethoven was challenged to a duel using what unusual weapon?

Which of the following was a well-known ballet composer?

Clara went on tour around Europe at what young age?

A symphony is played by _______

Which muppet character plays the piano?

Clara Schumann was born in 1819 in which country?

Which ballet by Igor Stravinsky caused a riot in the audience? The Rite of ______

What word was invented to describe the fever of emotions felt by Liszt’s fans?

What did Marie Taglioni’s fans cook and eat?

What epic science fiction film did John Williams compose in 1977?

Liszt’s obsession with death led to writing pieces such as Totentanz or ...

Who is Bartolomeo Cristofori?

For which superhero movie did Williams write the score?

Mathilde Kschessinska once ruined her rival’s performance by releasing______onto the stage

Smyth became a Suffragette and campaigned for women to have the right to do what?

Paganini was a virtuoso musician on which instrument?

Who is described as a rockstar of classical music?

In which country was Mozart born?

Which famous violinist was impressed by Clara’s musical skills?

The piano is part of the ________ family.

Dr. Thevenot owns a theremin.

Which Tchaikovsky piece was also famously played on this instrument?

What instrument did Franz Liszt play?

How many symphonies did Beethoven write?

Complete the titles of these ballets: The _ _ _cracker _ _ _ _ Lake

In 1922, Ethel Smyth became the first female composer to become a ...

Mozart’s 'Requiem' was left unfinished, why?

Clara’s father did not want her to marry Robert Schumann because he thought Robert was too...

John Williams is an American composer?

He wrote the music for which J K Rowling fantasy?

Which of Ethel Smyth's own songs did she sing with her fellow Suffragettes in prison?

Benjamin Franklin built the ______ harmonica

What is the English translation of the piece ‘Un Sospiro’?

After whipping up the crowd so much at one concert, Liszt was presented with what shiny gift?

Clara supported which two young composers to develop their musical careers? B _ _ _ _ s Ch _ _ _ _

The name Beethoven means .................farms

Leroy Anderson composed a piece of music to be played on what writing implement?

What instrument is this young girl playing?

How many acoustic pianos does the Cathedral have in the building?

Complete the titles of Beethoven’s famous compositions: Für ____, Ode to ____

Clara learned to write music before she could talk, true or false?

Choose two different instruments you would normally find in an orchestra.

The harpsichord is a keyboard instrument in which the strings are plucked.

What profession did Ethel Smyth dream of having?

Liszt often donated his performance fees to schools and ...

The piano is a musical instrument in which the strings are struck by wooden hammers that are coated with felt.