Composers Baroque

Question 1

When was Vivaldi born? When did Vivaldi die? Where is Vivaldi from?

Answer 1

1678. 1741. Italian.

Question 2

Name three of Vivaldi’s well-known compositions?

Answer 2

The four seasons, Gloria, Stabat Mater.

Question 3

When was Scarlatti born? When did Scarlatti die? Where is Scarlatti from?

Answer 3

1685. 1757. Italian.

Question 4

Name three of Scarlatti’s well-known compositions?

Answer 4

Cat fugue, Sonata (KV-380-1.23), Pastorale in E minor.

Question 5

When was Corelli born? When did Corelli die? Where is Corelli from?

Answer 5

1653. 1713. Italian.

Question 6

Name three of Corelli’s well-known compositions?

Answer 6

Christmas Concerto, Twelved concerti grossi (Op. 6), 12 Sonate per violino (Op.5)

Question 7

When was J.S. Bach born? When did J.S. Bach die? Where is J.S. Bach from?

Answer 7

1685. 1750. German.

Question 8

Name three of J.S. Bach’s well-known compositions?

Answer 8

Air on the G string, The well tempered clavier, Toccata and fugue in D minor (BWV 565)

Question 9

When was Handel born? When did Handel die? Where is Handel from?

Answer 9

1685. 1759. German.

Question 10

Name three of Handel’s well-known compositions?

Answer 10

Water music, Sense, Messiah (HWV56)

Question 11

When was Purcell born? When did Purcell die? Where is Purcell from?

Answer 11

1659. 1695. English.

Question 12

Name three of Purcell’s well-known compositions?

Answer 12

Dido and Aeneas, Dido’s Lament, The fairy queen.

Question 13

When was Couperin born? When did Couperin die? Where is Couperin from?

Answer 13

1668. 1733. French.

Question 14

Name three of Couperin’s well known compositions?

Answer 14

Concerts Royaux, Lecons de ténèbres, les barricades mystérieuses.