Musicianship General Knowledge Gr4 - Baroque composers

Musicianship General Knowledge Gr4 - Baroque composers

Dates, styles, compositions

Life events

• born 1685 in Eisenach, went to school in about 1692

• orphaned in 1695 and went to live with his brother J. C. Bach (former pupil of Pachel) in Orduf (his older brother prob taught him keyboard)

• became a schoolboy chorister at Michaelskirche Luneberg in 1700

• employed in the Duke of Weimar's orchestra 1703, followed quickly by post of organist in Arnstadt later that year and where he stayed until 1707

Life events

• moved to Mulhausen in June 1707 and married

• only stayed 2 years before returning to Weimar in 1709 to become court organist

• became court musical director in Cothen 1717, his wife passed away in 1720

• remarried 1721, moved to Leipzig in 1723

Life events: three main periods

• Weimar 1708-1717: employed as an organist and wrote much of his organ music during this period (Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, The Little Organ Book, Passacaglia in C Minor, 8 Little Preludes and Fugues, Toccata in C Major, 100s of Chorale Preludes, Fantasias and Fugues

• Coethen 1717-1723: employed as kappellmeister and wrote much of his instrumental music here (6 sonatas and partitas for solo vioin, 6 solo cello suites, 6 French suites for keyboard, 6 English suites for keyboard, 6 Partitas for keyboard, Book I of the Well-tempered Klavier, 6 Brandenburg Concerti, Double Violin Concerto in D Minor, Violin concerto in E Major, Violin Concerto in A minor

• Leipzig 1723-1750: employed at St. Thomas' Church and wrote most of his church music here (Mass in B Minor, St Matthew Passion, St John Passion, Christmas Oratorio)

Multiple Choice

During which period of J.S. Bach's career did he write the Toccata and Fugue in D Minor?

• Weimar 1708-1717

• Coethen 1717-1723

• Leipzig 1723-1750

• None of the above

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J. S. Bach was born in

• 1685

• 1723

• 1659

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In which period of J.S. Bach's career did he write the 6 solo cello suites?

• Weimar 1708-1717

• Coethen 1717-1723

• Leipzig 1723-1750

• None of the above

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J. S. Bach wrote The Musical Offering

• True

• False

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During which period of J.S. Bach's career did he write the St Matthew Passion?

• Weimar 1708-1717

• Coethen 1717-1723

• Leipzig 1723-1750

• None of the above

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J. S. Bach wrote Solomon

• True

• False

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In which period of J.S. Bach's career did he write the 6 Brandenburg Concerti?

• Weimar 1708-1717

• Coethen 1717-1723

• Leipzig 1723-1750

• None of the above

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J. S. Bach wrote sonatas for solo violin

• True

• False

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During which period of J.S. Bach's career did he work as an organist?

• Weimar 1708-1717

• Coethen 1717-1723

• Leipzig 1723-1750

• None of the above

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J. S. Bach wrote sonatas for solo violin

• True

• False

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In which period of J.S. Bach's career did he write the Violin Concerto in E Major?

• Weimar 1708-1717

• Coethen 1717-1723

• Leipzig 1723-1750

• None of the above

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J. S. Bach wrote operas

• True

• False

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During which period of J.S. Bach's career did he write the Mass in B Minor?

• Weimar 1708-1717

• Coethen 1717-1723

• Leipzig 1723-1750

• None of the above

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J. S. Bach lived in:

• Mulhausen

• Eisenach

• Leipzig

• Cothen

• Berlin

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In which period of J.S. Bach's career did he write the 6 English suites for keyboard?

• Weimar 1708-1717

• Coethen 1717-1723

• Leipzig 1723-1750

• None of the above

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During which period of J.S. Bach's career did he write the Passacaglia in C Minor?

• Weimar 1708-1717

• Coethen 1717-1723

• Leipzig 1723-1750

• None of the above

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In which period of J.S. Bach's career did he write the 6 Partitas for keyboard?

• Weimar 1708-1717

• Coethen 1717-1723

• Leipzig 1723-1750

• None of the above

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During which period of J.S. Bach's career did he write the St John Passion?

• Weimar 1708-1717

• Coethen 1717-1723

• Leipzig 1723-1750

• None of the above

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In which period of J.S. Bach's career did he write the 6 French suites for keyboard?

• Weimar 1708-1717

• Coethen 1717-1723

• Leipzig 1723-1750

• None of the above

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During which period of J.S. Bach's career did he write the Double Violin Concerto in D Minor?

• Weimar 1708-1717

• Coethen 1717-1723

• Leipzig 1723-1750

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

In which period of J.S. Bach's career did he write the 8 Little Preludes and Fugues?

• Weimar 1708-1717

• Coethen 1717-1723

• Leipzig 1723-1750

• None of the above

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During which period of J.S. Bach's career did he write the Christmas Oratorio?

• Weimar 1708-1717

• Coethen 1717-1723

• Leipzig 1723-1750

• None of the above

Life events

• born in 1685 Halle Brandenburg where he studied keyboard and composition with Zachow

• enrolled in law 1702 in Halle, but became organist in the Halle Reformed Cathedral

• became a violinist in the Hamburg opera orchestra 1703, then also harpsichordist

• First opera Almira was premiered in Hamburg Opera 1705

Life events

• Travelled extensively through Germany and italy

• Learned much about writing for instruments from Corelli

• Learned much about writing for voice from Alessandro Scarlatti

• Settled in London 1712 and became a British citizen in 1727

• Brout Italian style opera to Britain

• Started 3 commercial opera companies in England.

• Began producing English choral works in 1737

• After the success of The Messiah, he never wrote Italian opera again.

• His coronation anthem Zadok the Priest has been performed at every British coronation since 1727.

• Composed more than 40 opera seria during his career.

• Strong influence on Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven

• Whilst an indispensible part of English culture, he became more famed as a German composer after his death.

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Where was G. F. Handel born?

• Hamburg

• Halle

• Berlin

• Munich

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Select the dates for Messiah premiere in Dublin and London

• March 27, 1845 & April 4, 1846

• April 13, 1842 & March 23, 1843

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In which year did G. F. Handel enroll in law in Halle?

• 1702

• 1685

• 1712

• 1737

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Handel composed

• only opera

• both opera and oratorio

• only oratorio

• in English only

• used texts from King James Bible

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In which city did G. F. Handel become an organist in the Halle Reformed Cathedral?

• Hamburg

• Halle

• Berlin

• Munich

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In which year did G. F. Handel become a violinist in the Hamburg opera orchestra?

• 1702

• 1685

• 1703

• 1712

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Oratorio

• developed alongside opera in the 1600s

• is a religious work, but not part of a religious service

• consists of solo arias, recitative, choruses, instrumental numbers and vocal ensemble numers

• is only performed in religious venues

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In which year was G. F. Handel's first opera Almira premiered?

• 1702

• 1685

• 1703

• 1705

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From whom did G. F. Handel learn much about writing for instruments?

• Corelli

• Scarlatti

• Mozart

• Haydn

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Where did G. F. Handel travel extensively through?

• Germany and Italy

• France and Spain

• England and Scotland

• Russia and China

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From whom did G. F. Handel learn much about writing for voice?

• Corelli

• Scarlatti

• Mozart

• Haydn

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In which year did G. F. Handel settle in London?

• 1702

• 1685

• 1712

• 1737

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In which year did G. F. Handel become a British citizen?

• 1702

• 1685

• 1712

• 1727

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What did G. F. Handel bring to Britain?

• French style opera

• German style opera

• Italian style opera

• Spanish style opera

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How many commercial opera companies did G. F. Handel start in England?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Which of G. F. Handel's compositions has been performed at every British coronation since 1727?

• The Messiah

• Zadok the Priest

• Almira

• Corelli

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In which year did G. F. Handel begin producing English choral works?

• 1702

• 1685

• 1712

• 1737

Life events

• English Baroque composer born into a musical family: father was a musician and his younger brother was also a prolific composer who wrote much of the music for The Indian Queen after Purcell's death.

• after his father died, Purcell became a chorister at the Chapel Royal until his voice broke. He then became an assistant organ builder.

• one of his teachers was Matthew Locke who was also an opera composer.

• Earliest work: Ode for the King's birthday (1670)

• At 17, he went to the Westminster School where he was a copyist. He wrote some music for theatre.

• In 1679 he became organist of Westminster Abbey where he mostly wrote sacred music. He also composed the opera Dido and Aneas.

• 1682: became organist at the Chapel Royal as well. Wrote many odes and anthems addreessed to the King and the Royal Family (I was glad, and My Heart is Inditing)

• 1687: rerturned to theatre and opera composition

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Henry Purcell was

• a Court composer

• organist at Westminster Abbey

• A kapellmeister

• A celebrated author

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Who was Henry Purcell's teacher?

• Matthew Locke

• Henry Purcell's father

• Henry Purcell's younger brother

• Chorister at the Chapel Royal

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Purcell wrote

• The Fairy Queen

• Keyboard Suites

• St Matthew's Passion

• Messiah

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What was Henry Purcell's earliest work?

• Ode for the King's birthday

• Dido and Aneas

• I was glad

• My Heart is Inditing

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What nationality was Purcell

• French

• English

• German

• Spanish

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Where did Henry Purcell become an assistant organ builder?

• Chapel Royal

• Westminster School

• Westminster Abbey

• Theatre

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After the success of which work did G. F. Handel never write Italian opera again?

• The Messiah

• Zadok the Priest

• Almira

• Corelli

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What position did Henry Purcell hold at Westminster Abbey?

• Organist

• Chorister

• Composer

• Copyist

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Henry Purcell was born in

• 1685

• 1723

• 1659

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When did Henry Purcell return to theatre and opera composition?

• 1670

• 1679

• 1682

• 1687

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Who wrote much of the music for The Indian Queen after Purcell's death?

• Matthew Locke

• Henry Purcell's father

• Henry Purcell's younger brother

• Chorister at the Chapel Royal

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What did Henry Purcell mostly write when he was organist at Westminster Abbey?

• Sacred music

• Opera

• Odes

• Anthems

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What did Henry Purcell compose for the King and the Royal Family?

• I was glad

• My Heart is Inditing

• Odes and anthems

• Dido and Aneas

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What was Henry Purcell's role at the Chapel Royal?

• Organist

• Chorister

• Composer

• Copyist

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What did Henry Purcell write for the theatre?

• Odes

• Anthems

• Sacred music

• Opera

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Who became an organist at the Chapel Royal in 1682?

• Matthew Locke

• Henry Purcell's father

• Henry Purcell's younger brother

• Henry Purcell

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What did Henry Purcell write for the King's birthday?

• Odes

• Anthems

• Sacred music

• Opera

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What did Henry Purcell become after his voice broke?

• Chorister at the Chapel Royal

• Assistant organ builder

• Organist at Westminster Abbey

• Composer

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Who was a prolific composer and wrote much of the music for The Indian Queen after Purcell's death?

• Matthew Locke

• Henry Purcell's father

• Henry Purcell's younger brother

• Chorister at the Chapel Royal

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Where did Henry Purcell write some music for theatre?

• Chapel Royal

• Westminster School

• Westminster Abbey

• Theatre