Famous Composers
This composer was born in Salzburg
Who is Mozart?
This is the back-up Opera performed at the Staat Oper when the planned show can not be performed.
What is Tosca?
This Archduke was assassinated leading to the start of World War I
Who was Franz Ferdinand?
Baroque composer who composed the Four Seasons
Who was Vivaldi
This French Opera about the romance between a soldier and a gypsy is considered one of the most famous in world
What is Carmen?
This Habsburg ruler had 16 children including Marie Antoinette
Who was Maria Theresa?
Ths composer nicknamed "The Spaniard" is most known for his 5th symphony.
Who was Beethoven?
This Opera is one of the most popular in Austria and was composed by Mozart
What is The Magic Flute?
This Habsburgs were infamous for their inbreeding which led to this genetic issue affecting the face
What is the Habsburg Jaw?
This composer, when asked to make a song commemorating Russia's defeat of Napoleonic France, decided to include cannons in the orchestration.
Who was Tchaikovsky?
This fairy tale has at lead two Opera adaptations, although one replaces the famous slipper with a bracelet
What is Cinderella?
The Habsburgs had two lines the Austrians and this other line that died out due to excessive inbreeding.
What are the Spanish Habsburgs?
This composer was dubbed "The Waltz King" and composed over 500 waltzes, polkas, quadrilles, and other dance pieces.
Who was Johann Strauss (II)
This Opera was the basis of Jonathan Larson's musical "Rent"
What is La Boheme?
They became the ruling party of the Holy Roman Empire after the extinction of this dynasty
Who are the Babenbergs