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