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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