Classical Music Quiz

[Achinz]

At the prodding and protest by cgannon, I think it's appropriate to start this separate thread which will continue the question from the general Music Trivia Quiz.

(Moderators: I had thought of doing this by the letter of the law thru an initial email canvass, but hope no harm's done seeing the perceived difference of genres).

So currently the last question is by Johann M.

Johann Joachim Quantz played two other instruments before switching to the flute, what were they?

Answers in order posted:

Achinz: Oboe and harpsichord

polymath: cello and violin

Raijer: Actually, Quantz played many instruments: violin, double bass, trumpet, oboe, and harpsicord.

So time for a verdict, Johann.

 

[Johann MacLeod]

Rajier was right, or had the main 2 i was looking for. oboe and trumpet

 

[Achinz]

OK, Raijer has first right of refusal.

 

[Achinz]

Seeing Raijer is a bit tardy, I start the ball rolling in the meantime with a easy question.

What unusual orchestral instrument is featured in Maurice Ravel's "Bolero"?

 

[MikeLynch]

Accordion?

 

[Achinz]

No, a bit different

 

[Johann MacLeod]

saxophone

 

[Achinz]

Currect. Over to JM.

 

[Johann MacLeod]

Total, how many mistresses does Don Giovanni have, and what countries are they from?

 

[Achinz]

As none of the other buffs have come forward, I'll answer it.

From Leporello's catalogue aria:

Italy 640
Germany 231
France 100
Turkey 91
Spain 1003

making a total of 2065 (which makes for the mindboggling rate of one a night continuously for more than 5 1/2 years!) and what does it say about Italian and Spanish women?

 

[Johann MacLeod]

yes

 

[stormbind]

This is a very selfish request!!

Can't you ask more "essential" questions for the classically-challenged such as myself?

I cannot tell schubert from bach, but I'm not happy with my ignorance. Perhaps questions on styles or moods or something that could help persons such as me to know what is being talked about and help persons such as me avoid the names that they know don't fit their personality? or something...

 

[Achinz]

@stormbind
There's the more general thread on Music Trivia that might suit you more. In any case keep lurking and watch your CM-index grow

 

[Achinz]

@stormbind:
OK to be constructive some really great background on CM can be got from this excellent site:

http://www.classical.net/

If you can clarify your request a bit more I'd be pleased to have two streams here: beginners and others.

 

[Achinz]

Calling Raijer, polymath, JohannV. Questions!

To keep things moving, a question on CM used in movies.

What concerto was made famous by the film "Elvira Madigan"?

 

[JonathanValjean]

Originally posted by Achinz
and what does it say about Italian and Spanish women?

D'accordo, che sono le piu belle nel mondo! (Agreed, that they are the most beautiful in the world!)

 

[Achinz]

Originally posted by JonathanValjean
D'accordo, che sono le piu belle nel mondo! (Agreed, that they are the most beautiful in the world!)

Indeed!

Welcome and do join in the fun here

My easy question above is not yet answered

 

[stormbind]

My lacky thinks it's Mozart Concerto No.21 though I dunno what it sounds like, which takes 99.99% of the fun out of replying

 

[Achinz]

Bravo Smart lacky!

The film really made the concerto famous to lots of folk who would not normally listen to CM. It's the dreamy romantic second slow movement which lends that special atmosphere to the movie. It's often called the "Elvira Madigan" concerto.

I guess you could be a surrogate questioner while you make rapid advances in CM study

Else the next question would be thrown open to others.

 

[stormbind]

I am not qualified to ask a question, but just to keep it running...

Name the composer of this piece