Composers

Question 1

This composer's parents died when he was only ten, so he had to live with his older brother.

Accepted Answer

Bach

Question 2

This composer continued to composer music even after he went deaf.

Accepted Answer

Beethoven

Question 3

This composer snuck a clavichord into his room so that he could practice his music

Accepted Answer

Handel

Question 4

This composer was a member of the Vienna Boys' Choir

Accepted Answer

Schubert

Question 5

This composer was know as a child prodigy, and composed his first piece at age 5.

Accepted Answer

Mozart

Question 6

This composer was born in America and was know as the "March King."

Accepted Answer

Sousa

Question 7

This composer was born in Norway and went to study music at the Leipzig Conservatory.

Accepted Answer

Grieg

Question 8

This was born in Italy and was known as the most famous opera composer of his time.

Accepted Answer

Rossini

Question 9

This composer was born to a wealthy family and performed music with his sister Fanny

Accepted Answer

Mendelssohn

Question 10

This composer was born in Russia and composed the music for The Nutcracker ballet.

Accepted Answer

Tchaikovsky

Questions 10