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