Requiem: "Dies Irae"

Question 0

What is a chorus?

Answer 0

A performing group of singers

Question 1

Where did the text for “Dies Irae” come from?

Answer 1

A Franciscan monk written for a Catholic mass

Question 2

What is Requiem?

Answer 2

A mass celebrated for the souls of the dead

Question 3

Verdi also composed the Anvil chorus from which opera?

Answer 3

Il Trovatore

Question 4

Verdi conducted “Dies Irae” for the first time in what year?

Answer 4

1874

Question 5

Why did Verdi compose “Dies Irae”?

Answer 5

To honor the death of a fellow composer and humanitarian, Allesandro Manzoni

Question 6

“Dies Irae” is so strong and even scary that you often hear it today used where?

Answer 6

In movies and theater productions to emphasize frightening moments

Question 7

Is “Dies Irae” a Requiem?

Answer 7

Yes. A Requiem is a mess celebrated for the soles of the dead

Question 8

Was “Dies Irae” composed for male and female voices?

Answer 8

Yes. He had to get special permission from the pope in order to have women perform in cathedrals