- 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) Berlin
C) Salzburg
D) Prague
- 2. At what age did Mozart start composing music?
A) 15
B) 20
C) 5
D) 10
- 3. What was the first instrument Mozart learned to play?
A) Violin
B) Flute
C) Harpsichord
D) Trumpet
- 4. Who was Mozart's wife?
A) Sophia
B) Elisabetta
C) Constance
D) Amadea
- 5. What is the title of Mozart's last opera?
A) Cosi fan tutte
B) The Marriage of Figaro
C) The Magic Flute
D) Don Giovanni
- 6. At what age did Mozart die?
A) 55
B) 25
C) 35
D) 45
- 7. What was the name of the Emperor who disliked Mozart's opera 'The Marriage of Figaro'?
A) Charles VI
B) Joseph II
C) Franz Joseph I
D) Leopold II
- 8. Who was Mozart's main rival in Vienna?
A) Franz Joseph Haydn
B) Antonio Salieri
C) Johann Nepomuk Hummel
D) Ludwig van Beethoven
- 9. In which year did Mozart compose his Requiem Mass in D minor?
A) 1765
B) 1760
C) 1791
D) 1820
- 10. What was the name of the mysterious stranger who commissioned Mozart's Requiem?
A) Prince-Archbishop Colloredo
B) Emperor Leopold II
C) Count Franz von Walsegg
D) Baron Gottfried van Swieten
- 11. Which language did Mozart mainly use for his opera libretti?
A) English
B) French
C) German
D) Italian
- 12. In which musical period is Mozart considered to be a prominent figure?
A) Renaissance
B) Classical
C) Romantic
D) Baroque
- 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) Lorenzo Da Ponte
B) Emanuel Schikaneder
C) Pietro Metastasio
D) Salieri
- 15. With which composer does Mozart share a mutual admiration and friendship, leading to a dedication of six quartets to that composer?
A) Antonio Salieri
B) Joseph Haydn
C) Johann Christian Bach
D) Ludwig van Beethoven
- 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) Symphony No. 40
D) The Marriage of Figaro
- 17. What was Mozart's full name?
A) Johann Sebastian Bach
B) Antonio Vivaldi
C) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
D) Ludwig van Beethoven
- 18. Who was Mozart's librettist for 'The Marriage of Figaro'?
A) Giuseppe Verdi
B) Lorenzo Da Ponte
C) Richard Wagner
D) Giacomo Puccini
- 19. What instrument did Mozart play?
A) Piano
B) Trumpet
C) Flute
D) Violin
- 20. In which city did Mozart spend his final years?
A) Vienna
B) Rome
C) Paris
D) London
- 21. Mozart's 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik' is a famous piece for which ensemble?
A) Brass quintet
B) Wind ensemble
C) Symphony orchestra
D) String quartet
- 22. What was the name of Mozart's wife?
A) Isabella
B) Sophia
C) Constanze
D) Amalia
- 23. In which country was Mozart born?
A) Germany
B) France
C) Italy
D) Austria
- 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) 15
C) 27
D) 4
- 26. What is the name of Mozart's sister who was also a musical prodigy?
A) Franziska
B) Lisbeth
C) Theresia
D) Nannerl
- 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) Requiem
B) Sonata
C) Concerto
D) String Quartet
- 29. Who was Mozart's father, also a famous musician?
A) Leopold Mozart
B) Johann Strauss II
C) Antonio Salieri
D) Franz Schubert
- 30. At what age did Mozart compose his first symphony?
A) 15
B) 8
C) 12
D) 20
- 31. Who was Mozart's main patron in his early years?
A) Archbishop Colloredo
B) Catherine the Great of Russia
C) King Louis XVI of France
D) Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
- 32. What was the name of the place where Mozart was buried after his death?
A) Grinzing Cemetery
B) St. Stephen's Cathedral
C) Vienna Central Cemetery
D) St. Marx Cemetery
- 33. Mozart's 'The Marriage of Figaro' is a comic opera based on a play by which playwright?
A) William Shakespeare
B) Pierre Beaumarchais
C) Anton Chekhov
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) Eine kleine Nachtmusik
D) Piano Concerto No. 23
- 35. How many piano concertos did Mozart compose?
A) 15
B) 40
C) 27
D) 50
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