- 1. The story of Mozart is a fascinating tale of a musical prodigy who composed his first piece at the age of five and went on to become one of the most famous and influential composers in history. Mozart's music is known for its beauty, complexity, and emotional depth, and his works continue to be celebrated and performed around the world. Despite facing many challenges and obstacles in his life, Mozart's incredible talent and dedication allowed him to leave a lasting legacy that still resonates with audiences today.
In which city was Mozart born?
A) Salzburg
B) Vienna
C) Berlin
D) Prague
- 2. At what age did Mozart start composing music?
A) 20
B) 5
C) 15
D) 10
- 3. What was the first instrument Mozart learned to play?
A) Harpsichord
B) Violin
C) Trumpet
D) Flute
- 4. Who was Mozart's wife?
A) Sophia
B) Constance
C) Elisabetta
D) Amadea
- 5. What is the title of Mozart's last opera?
A) Cosi fan tutte
B) Don Giovanni
C) The Marriage of Figaro
D) The Magic Flute
- 6. At what age did Mozart die?
A) 45
B) 25
C) 55
D) 35
- 7. What was the name of the Emperor who disliked Mozart's opera 'The Marriage of Figaro'?
A) Franz Joseph I
B) Joseph II
C) Leopold II
D) Charles VI
- 8. Who was Mozart's main rival in Vienna?
A) Ludwig van Beethoven
B) Franz Joseph Haydn
C) Antonio Salieri
D) Johann Nepomuk Hummel
- 9. In which year did Mozart compose his Requiem Mass in D minor?
A) 1791
B) 1765
C) 1760
D) 1820
- 10. What was the name of the mysterious stranger who commissioned Mozart's Requiem?
A) Emperor Leopold II
B) Baron Gottfried van Swieten
C) Count Franz von Walsegg
D) Prince-Archbishop Colloredo
- 11. Which language did Mozart mainly use for his opera libretti?
A) Italian
B) English
C) French
D) German
- 12. In which musical period is Mozart considered to be a prominent figure?
A) Baroque
B) Classical
C) Renaissance
D) Romantic
- 13. Which of Mozart's operas is based on the legend of Don Juan?
A) The Marriage of Figaro
B) Cosi fan tutte
C) The Magic Flute
D) Don Giovanni
- 14. Who wrote the libretto for Mozart's opera 'The Magic Flute'?
A) Lorenzo Da Ponte
B) Pietro Metastasio
C) Emanuel Schikaneder
D) Salieri
- 15. Which of the following works by Mozart is not a piano concerto?
A) Piano Concerto No. 20
B) Piano Concerto No. 21
C) Eine kleine Nachtmusik
D) Piano Concerto No. 23
- 16. With which composer does Mozart share a mutual admiration and friendship, leading to a dedication of six quartets to that composer?
A) Joseph Haydn
B) Antonio Salieri
C) Ludwig van Beethoven
D) Johann Christian Bach
- 17. What was the name of the place where Mozart was buried after his death?
A) St. Stephen's Cathedral
B) Grinzing Cemetery
C) St. Marx Cemetery
D) Vienna Central Cemetery
- 18. When was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart born?
A) 1678
B) 1756
C) 1888
D) 1820
- 19. In which country was Mozart born?
A) Austria
B) France
C) Italy
D) Germany
- 20. What was Mozart's full name?
A) Antonio Vivaldi
B) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
C) Johann Sebastian Bach
D) Ludwig van Beethoven
- 21. At what age did Mozart compose his first symphony?
A) 8
B) 20
C) 12
D) 15
- 22. Who was Mozart's father, also a famous musician?
A) Leopold Mozart
B) Franz Schubert
C) Johann Strauss II
D) Antonio Salieri
- 23. In which city did Mozart spend his final years?
A) Vienna
B) Paris
C) Rome
D) London
- 24. What instrument did Mozart play?
A) Piano
B) Violin
C) Flute
D) Trumpet
- 25. Mozart is known for composing an unfinished work in which genre?
A) Concerto
B) Requiem
C) Sonata
D) String Quartet
- 26. What was the name of Mozart's wife?
A) Isabella
B) Sophia
C) Constanze
D) Amalia
- 27. What is the title of the overture that is considered one of Mozart's best-known works?
A) Eine kleine Nachtmusik
B) Symphony No. 40
C) Don Giovanni
D) The Marriage of Figaro
- 28. How many symphonies did Mozart compose?
A) 15
B) 4
C) 27
D) 41
- 29. Who was Mozart's main patron in his early years?
A) King Louis XVI of France
B) Archbishop Colloredo
C) Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
D) Catherine the Great of Russia
- 30. Who was Mozart's librettist for 'The Marriage of Figaro'?
A) Giacomo Puccini
B) Giuseppe Verdi
C) Richard Wagner
D) Lorenzo Da Ponte
- 31. Which composer influenced Mozart's style?
A) Johann Christian Bach
B) Franz Joseph Haydn
C) Antonio Vivaldi
D) Ludwig van Beethoven
- 32. What is the name of Mozart's sister who was also a musical prodigy?
A) Franziska
B) Lisbeth
C) Nannerl
D) Theresia
- 33. How many piano concertos did Mozart compose?
A) 27
B) 50
C) 15
D) 40
- 34. Mozart's 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik' is a famous piece for which ensemble?
A) String quartet
B) Wind ensemble
C) Symphony orchestra
D) Brass quintet
- 35. Mozart's 'The Marriage of Figaro' is a comic opera based on a play by which playwright?
A) Pierre Beaumarchais
B) William Shakespeare
C) Molière
D) Anton Chekhov
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