Jean Sibelius (Swedish composer)
- 1. When did Jean Sibelius pass away?
A) 1923
B) 1957
C) 1965
D) 1940
- 2. In which country was Jean Sibelius born?
A) Sweden
B) Finland
C) Denmark
D) Norway
- 3. What was Sibelius' primary instrument?
A) Violin
B) Cello
C) Flute
D) Piano
- 4. Sibelius is particularly known for his mastery of which musical form?
A) Opera
B) String Quartet
C) Symphony
D) Ballet
- 5. During his later years, Sibelius lived in which village in Finland?
A) Helsinki
B) Järvenpää
C) Turku
D) Rovaniemi
- 6. Sibelius began composing at a young age, with the Kullervo Symphony being his first important work. Which Finnish epic inspired this symphony?
A) Beowulf
B) Odyssey
C) Iliad
D) Kalevala
- 7. Which American orchestra commissioned Sibelius' Symphony No. 8 (which was never completed by the composer)?
A) Boston Symphony Orchestra
B) Los Angeles Philharmonic
C) Chicago Symphony Orchestra
D) New York Philharmonic
- 8. Which famous tone poem did Sibelius compose?
A) Finlandia
B) Boléro
C) Moonlight Sonata
D) Rite of Spring
- 9. What language were the symphonic poems of Sibelius usually named in?
A) German
B) Swedish
C) English
D) Finnish
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