Classical Radio

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Which of the following is considered the 'father of the symphony'?

  1. Joseph Haydn

  2. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

  3. Ludwig van Beethoven

  4. Franz Schubert


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Joseph Haydn is widely regarded as the 'father of the symphony' due to his significant contributions to the development of the genre in the 18th century.

What is the name of the famous opera house in Milan, Italy?

  1. La Scala

  2. Royal Opera House

  3. Metropolitan Opera

  4. Sydney Opera House


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

La Scala is one of the most renowned opera houses in the world, known for its prestigious performances and rich history.

Which composer is known for his 'Brandenburg Concertos'?

  1. Johann Sebastian Bach

  2. Antonio Vivaldi

  3. George Frideric Handel

  4. Domenico Scarlatti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Johann Sebastian Bach composed the 'Brandenburg Concertos,' a set of six concertos dedicated to Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg.

What is the name of the famous violin concerto composed by Tchaikovsky?

  1. Violin Concerto in D major

  2. Violin Concerto in E minor

  3. Violin Concerto in G minor

  4. Violin Concerto in B minor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35, is one of the most popular and frequently performed violin concertos in the classical music repertoire.

Which instrument is known as the 'king of instruments'?

  1. Piano

  2. Violin

  3. Organ

  4. Trumpet


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The organ is often referred to as the 'king of instruments' due to its grand size, complex structure, and powerful sound.

What is the name of the famous symphony composed by Beethoven that includes the 'Ode to Joy'?

  1. Symphony No. 5

  2. Symphony No. 6

  3. Symphony No. 7

  4. Symphony No. 9


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, also known as the 'Choral Symphony,' is renowned for its inclusion of the 'Ode to Joy' in the final movement.

Which composer is known for his opera 'Carmen'?

  1. Georges Bizet

  2. Giuseppe Verdi

  3. Richard Wagner

  4. Giacomo Puccini


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Georges Bizet composed the opera 'Carmen,' a tragic story set in Seville, Spain, featuring iconic characters like Carmen and Don José.

What is the name of the famous ballet composed by Tchaikovsky?

  1. Swan Lake

  2. The Nutcracker

  3. Sleeping Beauty

  4. Romeo and Juliet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tchaikovsky's 'Swan Lake' is a classical ballet in four acts, featuring the story of Odette, a princess transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer.

Which instrument is known for its distinctive high-pitched sound?

  1. Flute

  2. Oboe

  3. Clarinet

  4. Bassoon


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The flute is a woodwind instrument known for its high-pitched, clear, and lyrical sound.

What is the name of the famous opera composed by Puccini?

  1. La Bohème

  2. Tosca

  3. Madama Butterfly

  4. Turandot


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Puccini's 'La Bohème' is an opera in four acts, set in Paris, depicting the lives of young artists and their struggles with love, friendship, and poverty.

Which composer is known for his 'Four Seasons' violin concertos?

  1. Antonio Vivaldi

  2. Johann Sebastian Bach

  3. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

  4. Ludwig van Beethoven


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Antonio Vivaldi composed the 'Four Seasons' violin concertos, a set of four concertos representing the different seasons of the year.

What is the name of the famous symphony composed by Brahms?

  1. Symphony No. 1

  2. Symphony No. 2

  3. Symphony No. 3

  4. Symphony No. 4


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahms' Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98, is one of his most popular and frequently performed symphonies.

Which instrument is known for its low, rich sound?

  1. Cello

  2. Double Bass

  3. Viola

  4. Violin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The double bass is a string instrument known for its low, resonant sound, often used in orchestras and jazz ensembles.

What is the name of the famous opera composed by Wagner?

  1. Lohengrin

  2. Tannhäuser

  3. Tristan und Isolde

  4. Der Ring des Nibelungen


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wagner's 'Der Ring des Nibelungen' is a cycle of four operas based on Germanic mythology, including 'Das Rheingold,' 'Die Walküre,' 'Siegfried,' and 'Götterdämmerung.'

Which composer is known for his 'Moonlight Sonata'?

  1. Ludwig van Beethoven

  2. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

  3. Franz Schubert

  4. Frédéric Chopin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Beethoven's 'Moonlight Sonata' is a piano sonata in three movements, known for its serene and melancholic melody.

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