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