- 1. The story of Mozart is a fascinating tale of a musical prodigy who composed his first piece at the age of five and went on to become one of the most famous and influential composers in history. Mozart's music is known for its beauty, complexity, and emotional depth, and his works continue to be celebrated and performed around the world. Despite facing many challenges and obstacles in his life, Mozart's incredible talent and dedication allowed him to leave a lasting legacy that still resonates with audiences today.
In which city was Mozart born?
A) Vienna
B) Salzburg
C) Prague
D) Berlin
- 2. At what age did Mozart start composing music?
A) 5
B) 20
C) 10
D) 15
- 3. What was the first instrument Mozart learned to play?
A) Flute
B) Violin
C) Harpsichord
D) Trumpet
- 4. Who was Mozart's wife?
A) Elisabetta
B) Sophia
C) Constance
D) Amadea
- 5. What is the title of Mozart's last opera?
A) The Marriage of Figaro
B) Cosi fan tutte
C) The Magic Flute
D) Don Giovanni
- 6. At what age did Mozart die?
A) 55
B) 45
C) 25
D) 35
- 7. What was the name of the Emperor who disliked Mozart's opera 'The Marriage of Figaro'?
A) Charles VI
B) Joseph II
C) Leopold II
D) Franz Joseph I
- 8. Who was Mozart's main rival in Vienna?
A) Johann Nepomuk Hummel
B) Ludwig van Beethoven
C) Franz Joseph Haydn
D) Antonio Salieri
- 9. In which year did Mozart compose his Requiem Mass in D minor?
A) 1820
B) 1765
C) 1760
D) 1791
- 10. What was the name of the mysterious stranger who commissioned Mozart's Requiem?
A) Prince-Archbishop Colloredo
B) Baron Gottfried van Swieten
C) Count Franz von Walsegg
D) Emperor Leopold II
- 11. Which language did Mozart mainly use for his opera libretti?
A) French
B) English
C) German
D) Italian
- 12. In which musical period is Mozart considered to be a prominent figure?
A) Classical
B) Romantic
C) Baroque
D) Renaissance
- 13. Which of Mozart's operas is based on the legend of Don Juan?
A) The Marriage of Figaro
B) Don Giovanni
C) Cosi fan tutte
D) The Magic Flute
- 14. Who wrote the libretto for Mozart's opera 'The Magic Flute'?
A) Salieri
B) Lorenzo Da Ponte
C) Pietro Metastasio
D) Emanuel Schikaneder
- 15. With which composer does Mozart share a mutual admiration and friendship, leading to a dedication of six quartets to that composer?
A) Johann Christian Bach
B) Antonio Salieri
C) Ludwig van Beethoven
D) Joseph Haydn
- 16. What is the title of the overture that is considered one of Mozart's best-known works?
A) The Marriage of Figaro
B) Don Giovanni
C) Eine kleine Nachtmusik
D) Symphony No. 40
- 17. What was Mozart's full name?
A) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
B) Antonio Vivaldi
C) Ludwig van Beethoven
D) Johann Sebastian Bach
- 18. Who was Mozart's librettist for 'The Marriage of Figaro'?
A) Richard Wagner
B) Giuseppe Verdi
C) Giacomo Puccini
D) Lorenzo Da Ponte
- 19. What instrument did Mozart play?
A) Flute
B) Violin
C) Piano
D) Trumpet
- 20. In which city did Mozart spend his final years?
A) London
B) Rome
C) Vienna
D) Paris
- 21. Mozart's 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik' is a famous piece for which ensemble?
A) Symphony orchestra
B) Brass quintet
C) Wind ensemble
D) String quartet
- 22. What was the name of Mozart's wife?
A) Isabella
B) Amalia
C) Constanze
D) Sophia
- 23. In which country was Mozart born?
A) Germany
B) Italy
C) Austria
D) France
- 24. Which composer influenced Mozart's style?
A) Johann Christian Bach
B) Franz Joseph Haydn
C) Antonio Vivaldi
D) Ludwig van Beethoven
- 25. How many symphonies did Mozart compose?
A) 15
B) 27
C) 4
D) 41
- 26. What is the name of Mozart's sister who was also a musical prodigy?
A) Nannerl
B) Lisbeth
C) Franziska
D) Theresia
- 27. When was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart born?
A) 1678
B) 1756
C) 1820
D) 1888
- 28. Mozart is known for composing an unfinished work in which genre?
A) Concerto
B) Sonata
C) String Quartet
D) Requiem
- 29. Who was Mozart's father, also a famous musician?
A) Franz Schubert
B) Johann Strauss II
C) Antonio Salieri
D) Leopold Mozart
- 30. At what age did Mozart compose his first symphony?
A) 12
B) 20
C) 8
D) 15
- 31. Who was Mozart's main patron in his early years?
A) Catherine the Great of Russia
B) King Louis XVI of France
C) Archbishop Colloredo
D) Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
- 32. What was the name of the place where Mozart was buried after his death?
A) St. Stephen's Cathedral
B) St. Marx Cemetery
C) Vienna Central Cemetery
D) Grinzing Cemetery
- 33. Mozart's 'The Marriage of Figaro' is a comic opera based on a play by which playwright?
A) William Shakespeare
B) Anton Chekhov
C) Pierre Beaumarchais
D) Molière
- 34. Which of the following works by Mozart is not a piano concerto?
A) Piano Concerto No. 20
B) Piano Concerto No. 21
C) Piano Concerto No. 23
D) Eine kleine Nachtmusik
- 35. How many piano concertos did Mozart compose?
A) 27
B) 15
C) 50
D) 40
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