George Frideric yr6

1. What is the surname of the composer George Frideric ?

• Mozart

• Chopin

• Tchaikovsky

• Handel

2. Which country was Handel born in?

• Poland

• Germany

• Austria

• France

3. Which artistic/musical era did he compose during?

• Baroque

• Classical

• Romantic

• Modern

4. Where did he move to study music because home was too boring?

• Italy

• London

• Los Angeles

• Canada

5. Where did he live most of his life and call home?

• Vienna

• Los Angeles

• Paris

• London

6. He wrote a wide variety of instrumental music, which type of music below is NOT instrumental?

• Sonatas

• Suites

• Cantatas

• Concertos

7. He wrote a wide variety of instrumental music but what was his great love?

• Cantatas

• Opera

• Oratorios

• Masses

8. One of his most famous oratorios is called The ________________ ?

• The Firebird

• Swan Lake

• Truth

• Messiah

9. This oratorio includes the very well known ________________ Chorus

• Midnight

• Sad

• Hallelujah

• Concerto

10. What is the name of the piece of music he wrote for King George 1 and was first performed while floating down the Thames River on a barge?

• Water Music

• Birthday Music

• Surprise Music

• Wedding Music