Haydn
How many symphonies did Haydn write?
104
What is the nickname of Mozart’s older sister?
Nannerl
How did Beethoven die?
Unknown causes that could have included cirrhosis, lead poisoning or syphillis.
How many symphonies did Beethoven write?
9
Haydn is considered to be the father of which musical format?
String Quartet
For which aristocratic person or family did Haydn work?
Esterházy
For which aristocratic person or family did Mozart work?
Archbishop of Salzburg
For which aristocratic person or family did members of Beethoven’s family work?
Elector of Cologne
What is the birth date of Haydn?
March 31, 1732
Which opera of Mozart’s gave him his first success as a freelance musician?
Die Entführung aus dem Serail
Which if these is not the nickname of one of Haydn’s symphonies?
Cadential
During what ages was Mozart on tour with his sister?
6-15
Which of the following is the symphony Beethoven was originally going to name Bonaparte?
Eroica
Which of the following is NOT one of Mozart’s operas?
Fidelio
What is a mass for the dead?
Requiem
Which of the following is one of Haydn’s Oratorios?
a. The Clock
b. The Creation
c. The Military
d. The Surprise
b. The Creation
How many symphonies did Mozart write?
40
Why did Beethoven want custody of his nephew, Karl?
He thought Karl’s mother was unfit.
Which character in Don Giovanni is the comic servant?
Leporello
Why does Leporello sing the Catalog Aria in Don Giovanni?
Donna Elvira has come for revenge & Leporello is telling her about Don Giovanni’s exploits.
How did Haydn die?
His health deteriorated until he was physically unable to compose.
How did Mozart die?
He dies while writing a requiem, which he believed was for himself.
What is the name given to the woman to whom Beethoven wrote a love letter in 1812?
Immortal Beloved
What is the name given to the letter written by Beethoven to his brothers?
On what date did Mozart die?
December 05, 1791