Classical Quiz
Posted by: John Schmidt on 17 October 2000
Woodface is onto a good idea with his music quiz. As that thread is getting a bit long, and leaning mostly towards rock and popular music, perhaps we can start a more classical thread. Judging from the threads on Mahler and Schubert, there's no lack of knowledge. As with the other quiz, if you answer correctly, you can pose the next question. Here's a starter:
In the 1950's Emil Gilels was first allowed out of the Soviet Union to tour. This was the first opportunity for many in the West to hear a performer of the "Russian Piano School", and he played to universal acclaim. Gilels was somewhat overwhelmed, and was heard to say "If you think I'm good, wait until you hear __________" To which other Russian pianist was he referring?
John Schmidt
"95% of everything is crud" - Theodore Sturgeon
Posted on: 13 June 2001 by Phil Barry
What is the first full recording of Beethoven's 5th symphony - orchestra and conductor. For extra credit, what was the label and speed of the recording (I don't know the answer to these points.)
Posted on: 14 June 2001 by JamH
Hello Phil,
I searched a bit on Google [see below] and got this quote ...
"The Hungarian Artur Nikisch, as chief conductor of orchestras in Berlin, Leipzig,
and London, also had a powerful impact upon orchestral performance quality and style in
Europe, as indeed can be witnessed in his recording of the C Minor Symphony of Beethoven, made
with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra in 1913, and therefore the first recording of a
complete symphony."
I found it on this site ... http://home.earthlink.net/~oy/intro.htm
and I got it from Google with the search ...
acoustical+recording+beethoven+symphony+first
[Its about the 6th match from Google] !!
James H.
P.S. I'm sorry if using Google is cheating a bit so Phil I suggest two options ..
a) you ask another question
b) I ask the next one
but you decide please !!
P.P.S. A Suggestion : Perhaps, in general, when the answer to a question is announced the person who posed the question could provide some background. This would make the entries longer but would it be acceptable and/or welcome ?
ends===
[This message was edited by James Hamilton on THURSDAY 14 June 2001 at 19:05.]
Posted on: 14 June 2001 by Phil Barry
I asked the question, not Ross. You gave the expected answer. I don't think there are rules against using Google.
In summary, your turn to pose a question.
If there ARE rules against using Google, the penalty is...your turn to ask a question.
Phil
Posted on: 15 June 2001 by JamH
Hello Phil,
Thanks for reply. A quick question : 'Which composer was known as the Red Priest'.
James H
Posted on: 15 June 2001 by Nigel Cavendish
Posted on: 15 June 2001 by JamH
Yes Nigel -- your turn.
[He had red hair and was a priest].
Posted on: 15 June 2001 by Nigel Cavendish
What was unusual about Bach's notation for his lute suites?
cheers
Nigel
Posted on: 15 June 2001 by Peter Litwack
It was written on a regular musical staff, instead of the predominently used "lute tablature"?
Posted on: 16 June 2001 by Nigel Cavendish
Posted on: 16 June 2001 by Peter Litwack
Who originally added the seventh string to the bass viol?
Posted on: 21 June 2001 by Todd A
Marin Marais?
Posted on: 21 June 2001 by Peter Litwack
Todd-You couldn't be any closer! Take another educated guess and you'll get it. Hint: have you seen the movie?
Posted on: 22 June 2001 by Former member
Marais' teacher, Sainte Columbe.
Omer.
Posted on: 22 June 2001 by Peter Litwack
You got it!
Your turn, Omer.
Posted on: 23 June 2001 by Former member
Who is this (forgive the size) ?
Posted on: 24 June 2001 by Former member
Posted on: 24 June 2001 by Former member
It's not Adreas Schiff.
Posted on: 25 June 2001 by Former member
I'm sure I know who it is - if not a young Schiff, then I'm going to have to look through all my classical discs tonight and find where I have seen the picture.
Please someone get it first!!
Jonathan
Posted on: 25 June 2001 by Peter Litwack
Could it be Michael Tilson-Thomas?
Posted on: 26 June 2001 by Former member
No, it's not MTT.
Note though, that the photo above is a bit unique, as most of this guy's photos are with a bow in his hand.
Posted on: 26 June 2001 by Peter Litwack
a young Isaac Stern?
Posted on: 26 June 2001 by Nigel Cavendish
A young and slim Julian LLoyd- Webber??
cheers
Nigel
Posted on: 26 June 2001 by Former member
Peter, Nigel, no.
Here's another photo (sin arco again)
Omer.
Posted on: 27 June 2001 by JamH
Pictures defeat Google !!
James H
Posted on: 30 June 2001 by Former member
Both this cellist guy and his famous teacher, of the same European country, have released each two different recordings of the Bach Cello suites.
Funny you mention google, James, because I found these photos there :-)
Omer.
