January 6, 2009

Mid-term questions, Part 1

  1. Who wrote St. Paul's Suite, from which the Dargason is taken?
  2. In what country did this composer live?
  3. For whom did he write this piece?
  4. Who wrote Berceuse and Finale?
  5. Briefly, what is the story behind "The Firebird"?
  6. What ensemble was the piece written for? (opera, ballet, orchestra, movie)
  7. Who wrote "Sing, Sing, Sing"?
  8. What musician is it most associated with?
  9. Bonus: what instrument did this musician play?
  10. What year was it written?

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