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: 29 December 2000 by Peter Litwack
Could it have been the two piano trios, Opus 70, Nos. 1 & 2?
Posted on: 29 December 2000 by Peter Litwack
Giuseppe - Does that mean that I qualify to ask the next question?
Posted on: 29 December 2000 by Peter Litwack
Who was the first singer to record a complete German Lieder cycle?
Posted on: 30 December 2000 by Peter Litwack
Giuseppe-Great job. You must know his recordings. My favorites are actually his performances of "Dichterliebe" & "An Die Ferne Geliebte". Of course his "Winterreise" & "Schone Mullerin" are beyond compare, as well.
You're up!
Posted on: 30 December 2000 by Peter Litwack
Robert Louis Stevenson?
Posted on: 31 December 2000 by Peter Litwack
In the first part of the last century, often referred to as "The Golden Age of Pianists", there was a pianist who was as famous for his eccentricities, as for his performances of Chopin. Reports from that era say that he sometimes would stride out onto the stage holding a very funky piece of cloth (reputed to be a glove), drape it on the piano, then turn to the audience and mutter in hushed tones "It was the Master's". Who was this pianist, and who was "the Master"?
Posted on: 31 December 2000 by Peter Litwack
Vuk-You're right about Chopin, but wrong about Rubinstein. This guy had a reputation for being eccentric!
Posted on: 01 January 2001 by Peter Litwack
This guy was considered one of the great players of Chopin during the "Golden Age". I've also heard that he would dip each of his fingers in Cognac before playing a recital!
BTW, another report says that it was a sock of Chopin's that he draped on the piano.
[This message was edited by Peter Litwack on MONDAY 01 January 2001 at 09:51.]
Posted on: 01 January 2001 by Peter Litwack
Vuk-You got it! Rumor has is that Pachmann claimed the sock was knitted for Chopin by George Sand. Great pianist, though. Ever heard any of his recordings? One of my favorite Chopin players, along with Josef Hofman and Ignaz Freidman.
You're up.
Posted on: 04 January 2001 by Todd A
Beethoven's 5th Symphony?
Posted on: 04 January 2001 by Todd A
Name the first female composer to win the Prix de Rome.
(I'm going to have to read up a little to come up with some better questions.)
Posted on: 04 January 2001 by Todd A
Next guess
Posted on: 05 January 2001 by Todd A
You are correct Ross. Nadia apparently did take second or third place prior to Lili taking first, but I was looking for first place. Your question.
Posted on: 10 January 2001 by Todd A
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Posted on: 10 January 2001 by Todd A
What famous early 20th century pianist was the brother of an equally famous (if not more so) philosopher?
Posted on: 10 January 2001 by Todd A
Your question, Florian.
Posted on: 11 January 2001 by Todd A
Please post a question. If you don't, I may be forced to post another . . .
Posted on: 11 January 2001 by Todd A
Name the composer whose picture is attached.
Posted on: 12 January 2001 by John Schmidt
Erik Satie during his non-bearded period?
Cheers,
John Schmidt
"90% of everything is crud" - Theodore Sturgeon
Posted on: 12 January 2001 by Todd A
A hint: this composer was a student of Dvorak.
Posted on: 12 January 2001 by Todd A
I had a feeling Suk would be the initial response. The composer in question was not related to Dvorak.
Posted on: 12 January 2001 by Todd A
Neither Smetana nor Janacek.
And come on Vuk, Smetana as a student of Dvorak?
Posted on: 12 January 2001 by Nigel Cavendish
...Lehar?
or maybe Friml?
cheers
Nigel
Posted on: 12 January 2001 by Todd A
Another hint: A couple of his noteworthy works include Pan, and The Slovak Suite.
Posted on: 12 January 2001 by Nigel Cavendish
...Novak of the well known partnership, Novak'n Goode?
cheers
Nigel
