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Famous Composers Trivia Questions

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Who made his Carnegie Hall debut in 1943, substituting for conductor Bruno Walter and is known for composing 'Candide'?

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leonard bernstein

Which Finnish composer married Aino Jarnefelt, the sister of Armas Jarnefelt, in 1892?

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jean sibelius

Which composer, praised by Cesar Franck, is known for writing 'Symphonie Fantastique' and only masterpieces?

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hector berlioz

Which composer collaborated with Sergei Diaghilev to produce 'The Firebird' in Paris?

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igor stravinsky

Which composer was able to abandon his teaching and conducting career due to a lifetime grant from the Norwegian government starting in 1874?

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edvard grieg

Who was the composer of the piece that debuted in Paris in 1928 and is known as 'Bolero'?

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maurice ravel

Which famous composer married G. Strepponi, who sang in the opera 'Nabucco'?

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giuseppe verdi

Which composer is known for the ragtime opera 'Treemonisha,' which had its first full performance in 1972?

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scott joplin

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