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Berlioz: Volume Two by David Cairns - Quiz
  • 1. What is the primary focus of 'Berlioz: Volume Two'?
A) The development of symphony
B) Berlioz's early childhood
C) The history of opera
D) Berlioz's later works and life
  • 2. Which of Berlioz's works is known for its programmatic nature?
A) Beatrice et Bénédict
B) Symphonie Fantastique
C) Les Troyens
D) Requiem
  • 3. What instrument features prominently in 'Harold in Italy'?
A) Flute
B) Trumpet
C) Cello
D) Viola
  • 4. Which of the following describes Berlioz's orchestration style?
A) Innovative and bold
B) Conservative and unchanging
C) Mellow and understated
D) Traditional and simple
  • 5. Who was Berlioz's main romantic interest that inspired 'Symphonie Fantastique'?
A) Harriet Smithson
B) Therese Schumann
C) Felicia Jansen
D) Marie Astié
  • 6. Which of Berlioz's works is often considered his operatic masterpiece?
A) Les Troyens
B) Beatrice et Bénédict
C) The Trojans
D) Benvenuto Cellini
  • 7. In what year was Berlioz's 'La damnation de Faust' premiered?
A) 1846
B) 1854
C) 1860
D) 1830
  • 8. Which country did Berlioz travel to for inspiration in the 1830s?
A) England
B) Germany
C) Russia
D) Italy
  • 9. In which year did Berlioz die?
A) 1875
B) 1869
C) 1852
D) 1881
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