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Classical Music Festivals

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Which of the following is the oldest classical music festival in the world?

  1. Bayreuth Festival

  2. Salzburg Festival

  3. Glyndebourne Festival

  4. BBC Proms

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The BBC Proms, also known as the Henry Wood Promenade Concerts, is the oldest classical music festival in the world, dating back to 1895.

Where is the Bayreuth Festival held?

  1. Bayreuth, Germany

  2. Salzburg, Austria

  3. Glyndebourne, England

  4. London, England

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bayreuth Festival is an annual opera festival held in Bayreuth, Germany, primarily featuring the works of Richard Wagner.

Which festival is known for its performances of Mozart's operas?

  1. Bayreuth Festival

  2. Salzburg Festival

  3. Glyndebourne Festival

  4. BBC Proms

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Salzburg Festival is an annual performing arts festival held in Salzburg, Austria, and is particularly renowned for its performances of Mozart's operas.

The Glyndebourne Festival is famous for its performances of which type of opera?

  1. Italian opera

  2. German opera

  3. French opera

  4. English opera

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Glyndebourne Festival is an annual opera festival held in Glyndebourne, England, and is particularly known for its performances of English operas.

Which of the following is not a major classical music festival in Europe?

  1. Bayreuth Festival

  2. Salzburg Festival

  3. Glyndebourne Festival

  4. Tanglewood Music Festival

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Tanglewood Music Festival is a major classical music festival held in Lenox, Massachusetts, United States, and is not located in Europe.

The Lucerne Festival is held in which country?

  1. Switzerland

  2. Austria

  3. Germany

  4. Italy

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lucerne Festival is an annual classical music festival held in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Which festival is known for its performances of contemporary classical music?

  1. Bayreuth Festival

  2. Salzburg Festival

  3. Glyndebourne Festival

  4. Darmstadt International Summer Course for New Music

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Darmstadt International Summer Course for New Music is an annual festival and summer school held in Darmstadt, Germany, and is known for its focus on contemporary classical music.

The Verbier Festival is held in which country?

  1. Switzerland

  2. Austria

  3. France

  4. Italy

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Verbier Festival is an annual classical music festival held in Verbier, Switzerland.

Which festival is known for its performances of early music?

  1. Bayreuth Festival

  2. Salzburg Festival

  3. Glyndebourne Festival

  4. Boston Early Music Festival

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Boston Early Music Festival is an annual festival held in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, and is known for its performances of early music.

Which of the following is not a major classical music festival in the United States?

  1. Tanglewood Music Festival

  2. Aspen Music Festival and School

  3. Santa Fe Opera

  4. Glyndebourne Festival

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Glyndebourne Festival is a major classical music festival held in Glyndebourne, England, and is not located in the United States.

The Mostly Mozart Festival is held in which city?

  1. New York City

  2. Los Angeles

  3. Chicago

  4. San Francisco

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mostly Mozart Festival is an annual classical music festival held in New York City, United States.

Which festival is known for its performances of Baroque music?

  1. Bayreuth Festival

  2. Salzburg Festival

  3. Glyndebourne Festival

  4. Boston Early Music Festival

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Boston Early Music Festival is an annual festival held in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, and is known for its performances of early music, including Baroque music.

Which of the following is not a major classical music festival in Asia?

  1. Beijing Music Festival

  2. Hong Kong Arts Festival

  3. Singapore International Festival of Arts

  4. Glyndebourne Festival

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Glyndebourne Festival is a major classical music festival held in Glyndebourne, England, and is not located in Asia.

The Seoul Arts Center is home to which major classical music festival?

  1. Seoul International Music Festival

  2. Seoul Spring Music Festival

  3. Seoul Autumn Music Festival

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Seoul Arts Center is home to three major classical music festivals: the Seoul International Music Festival, the Seoul Spring Music Festival, and the Seoul Autumn Music Festival.

Which of the following is not a major classical music festival in Australia?

  1. Sydney Festival

  2. Melbourne Festival

  3. Brisbane Festival

  4. Glyndebourne Festival

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Glyndebourne Festival is a major classical music festival held in Glyndebourne, England, and is not located in Australia.

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