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Classical Music History and Theory

Classical Music

A challenging quiz focusing on precise dates, opus numbers, and biographical data of classical composers.

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10 Questions Hard Ages 12+ Nov 5, 2026

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1 In what year did Johann Sebastian Bach complete his 'The Art of Fugue' (Die Kunst der Fuge), which remained unfinished at his death?

A 1742
B 1748
C 1750
D 1752

2 Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, was officially premiered in Vienna on which date?

A May 7, 1824
B April 12, 1823
C June 15, 1825
D March 20, 1824

3 How many variations make up Johannes Brahms' 'Variations on a Theme by Haydn', Op. 56a?

A 6
B 8
C 10
D 12

4 Igor Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring' (Le Sacre du printemps) premiered at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées on May 29 of which year?

A 1911
B 1912
C 1913
D 1914

5 What is the formal opus number assigned to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 'Jupiter' Symphony (No. 41 in C major)?

A K. 550
B K. 551
C K. 543
D K. 552

6 The premiere of Richard Wagner's four-opera cycle 'Der Ring des Nibelungen' took place in 1876 at which specific location?

A Vienna State Opera
B Berlin State Opera
C Bayreuth Festspielhaus
D Munich National Theatre

7 Frederic Chopin's 'Funeral March' is the third movement of which numbered Piano Sonata?

A No. 1
B No. 2
C No. 3
D No. 4

8 Claude Debussy completed his orchestral work 'Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune' in which year?

A 1892
B 1894
C 1896
D 1898

9 Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 8, often called the 'Symphony of a Thousand', requires how many distinct vocal soloists?

10 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's '1812 Overture', Op. 49, features the prominent use of what specific percussion instrument?

A Timpani
B Snare drum
C Real cannon
D Bass drum

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