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Berlioz: Volume Two by David Cairns
  • 1. What is the primary focus of 'Berlioz: Volume Two'?
A) Berlioz's early childhood
B) Berlioz's later works and life
C) The development of symphony
D) The history of opera
  • 2. Which of Berlioz's works is known for its programmatic nature?
A) Beatrice et Bénédict
B) Les Troyens
C) Symphonie Fantastique
D) Requiem
  • 3. What instrument features prominently in 'Harold in Italy'?
A) Cello
B) Trumpet
C) Flute
D) Viola
  • 4. Who was Berlioz's main romantic interest that inspired 'Symphonie Fantastique'?
A) Harriet Smithson
B) Felicia Jansen
C) Therese Schumann
D) Marie Astié
  • 5. In what year was Berlioz's 'La damnation de Faust' premiered?
A) 1860
B) 1854
C) 1846
D) 1830
  • 6. Which of the following describes Berlioz's orchestration style?
A) Conservative and unchanging
B) Traditional and simple
C) Innovative and bold
D) Mellow and understated
  • 7. Which country did Berlioz travel to for inspiration in the 1830s?
A) England
B) Russia
C) Italy
D) Germany
  • 8. In which year did Berlioz die?
A) 1852
B) 1875
C) 1881
D) 1869
  • 9. Which of Berlioz's works is often considered his operatic masterpiece?
A) Beatrice et Bénédict
B) Benvenuto Cellini
C) The Trojans
D) Les Troyens
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