Quizzes

In this section are quizzes to test your knowledge of composers and their works, in a fun and relaxed way. Are there any types of quizzes you would like to see included here? If so, do not hesitate to let me know. (Our email address is in the “Contact” section of this website.) Your feedback and suggestions will be taken seriously and acted on as soon as possible. 

Piano Concertos 1750-1850

Quiz Questions to test your knowledge of the piano concerto repertoire from 1750 to 1850. Play to shine or simply close the quiz box.

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In what key is Mozart's Piano Concerto No.23, K. 488?

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Beethoven premiered his Piano Concerto No. 5 in 1809.

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The Piano Concerto in F major, No. 19 is a well-known work by which composer?

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Who composed the Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58, a piece with innovative structure and virtuosic passages?

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The Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 is an early but remarkable work by which composer known for his innovations in piano music?

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The cadenza in Classical concertos was usually improvised by the soloist.

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C.P.E. Bach’s keyboard concertos were influential in the early development of the genre.

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Who composed the Piano Concerto popularly known as the 'Emperor' Concerto?

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Clara Schumann composed piano concertos before 1850.

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Johann Nepomuk Hummel’s piano concertos influenced later Romantic composers.

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The Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 is a famous work by which composer associated with the Romantic era?

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Franz Liszt was an important piano concerto composer between 1750 and 1850.

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Composers and Works 2

Quiz questions requiring True or False answers on the works of 18th century Classical composers

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Mozart wrote over 600 works in his lifetime.

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Haydn spent most of his career working for the Esterházy family.

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Beethoven studied under Joseph Haydn.

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The opera The Magic Flute was written in German.

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Haydn’s Surprise Symphony earned its name due to a sudden loud chord in the second movement.

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Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata was originally named by the composer himself.

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Beethoven’s only opera is called Don Giovanni.

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Haydn and Mozart were fierce rivals and disliked each other.

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Mozart was born in Vienna, Austria.

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Haydn composed over 100 symphonies.

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Beethoven was completely deaf when he composed his Ninth Symphony.

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Mozart composed his first symphony at the age of 5.

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Composers and Works 1

Quiz questions about Classical composers and their works in multiple choice format.

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Which composer was known for composing 104 symphonies?

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Which composer was born in Salzburg, Austria?

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Which composer included the famous Ode to Joy his Ninth Symphony?

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Which composer worked for the Esterházy family for most of his career?

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Which composer wrote the Moonlight Sonata?

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Which composer wrote the opera The Magic Flute?

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Which of these composers wrote the famous "Surprise Symphony"?

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Which composer famously became deaf later in life?

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Which composer started composing music at the age of five?

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1. Which composer was known as the "Father of the Symphony"?

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