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Composers
Whether it be classical or contemporary, composers are the men and women behind the music. Beethoven and Mozart are among those who have left their marks on history.
6,063 Questions
Which composer is generally considered the greatest pianist and showman of romantic era?
Chopin
No, no!! Rachmaninov was the greatest pianist of his time (though no greater as such than Chopin) but he was the greater showman.
Who was Elvira's Lover in a Verdi opera?
Ernani, in the opera of the same name, based on Victor Hugo's Hernani.
Did beethoven have an imaginary cat called keys?
I read once in a childrens book that he did indeed have an imaginary cat called Keys. But to this day, I have found nothing to support that. Part of the story was his father was a drunk, and Keys would keep him company when his father was abusive.
Who wrote the song Glory Days?
'Glory Days' is a 1984 song written and performed by Bruce Springsteen. Glory Days was not released until 1985, when it was the 5th song from Bruce Springsteens album, 'Born in the U.S.A'.
Are there any operas set in India?
Lakmé is an opera set in India.
Satyagraha, Philip Glass's opera about Gandhi, is also set in India.
What was Clara Schumann's maiden surname?
Weick, she was the daughter of Robert Schumann's Piano teacher.
Who is the composer of the song Gentle breeze from Trauma Center 2 Under the Knife?
Manabu Namiki is the composer of that charming song ^_^
When did Johann Sebastian bach have a wife?
His first marriage was in 1707. He became a widower in 1720, and in 1721 he got married again.
Where can I find a recording of Minuet - Scherzo for Tenor Sax by Joseph DeLuca?
There are a few places you can find a recording of Minuet - Scherzo for Tenor Sax by Joseph DeLuca. You can try going online and find a download or you can go to your local music store.
Where in Venice did vivaldi work and who were his pupils?
Venice Ospedale and had students in a music conservatory
Suzuki is the faithful maid of this Puccini title character?
Suzuki is the maid in Madame Butterfly. Madame Butterfly first showed in New York at the Metropolitan Opera House on February 11th, 1907.
Who are the three composers who used pachabells canon?
There is only one composer that wrote Pachebells canon. That composer goes by the name of Johann Pachabell.
Mozart was deaf but he never was. Most people believe he was deaf In fact my sister asked my mum if Mozart was deaf i think she has been watching Night at the Museum!
What type of training did Beethoven have?
when Beethoven was just a kid his father and grandfather were musicians so from an early age he was playing piano. when he was just 7 he played to his first crowd. when he was a teen he played for Mozart and he thought he was magnificent. when he was 28 he started loseing his hearing then at 50 he was deaf. to be able to play the piano he cut off its legs so he could feel the vibrations.
