Music

Question 1

Henry Purcell 1659-95

Answer 1

Organist at Westminster Abbey. Wrote church music operas and other pieces.

Question 2

George Frederick-Handel 1695 - 1759

Answer 2

German born. Became citizen in 1727.

Wrote Water Music for King George I and Music for the Royal Fireworks for son George II

Wrote Messiah which is sung by choirs at easter

Question 3

Gustav Hoist (1874 - 1934)

Answer 3

The Planets, themed about solar system.

Question 4

Sir Edward Elgar (1857 - 1934

Answer 4

Pomp and Circumstance Marches March No 1 (Land of Hope and Glory) – played at last night of the Proms

Question 5

Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872 - 1958)

Answer 5

Strongly influenced by traditional English folk music

Question 6

Sir William Walton (1902 - 1983)

Answer 6

Film scores to opera.

Wrote Marches for Coronations of King George VI and Elizabeth II.

Best known work is Facade (now a ballet)

Balthazar’s feast (large choir)

Question 7

Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)

Answer 7

Known for Operas. Peter Grimes and Billy Budd

Also wrote ‘A young Persons Guide to the Orchestra” – based on a piece of music by Purcell.

Founded Aldeburgh festival in Suffolk

Question 8

Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre - where is it?

Answer 8

Glasgow

Question 9

National Eisteddfod of Wales

Answer 9

music, dance, art and original performances largely in Welsh.

Includes a number of Welsh Poetry competitions.

Question 10

Mercury Music Price

Answer 10

Best Album from UK and Ireland