Tchaikovsky Quiz

When and where was Peter Tchaikovsky born?

• He was born on May 7, 1840 in Udmurtia, Russia.

• He was born on March 7,1740 in St. Petersburg, Russia.

• He was born March 14, 1492 in Vienna, Austria.

• He was born May 14, 1942 in London, England.

Why was Tchaikovsky famous and what style of music did he compose?

• He is famous for being an outstanding Russian, romantic era composer who didn't give up on his dreams.

• He is famous for being an excellent Austrian, classical era composer who also loved going to Starbucks.

• He is famous for being a dramatic Irish, baroque era composer who loved to play the piano.

• He is famous for singing in the shower as a modern era composer.

While he was growing up, what did Tchaikovsky like to do in his free time?

• Peter enjoyed attending the opera and the theater with his classmates.

• Peter enjoyed going to Disneyland and saying hi to Mickey.

• Peter enjoyed playing piano and was even a member of a church choir.

• Peter enjoyed going on long walks along the beach.

What special event did Tchaikovsky conduct for in 1891?

• Tchaikovsky conducted for the opening of Carnegie Hall in New York City.

• Tchaikovsky conducted for the opening of Disney concert hall in Los Angeles.

• Tchaikovsky conducted for the opening of the Hall of the Mountain King.

• Tchaikovsky conducted for the opening ceremonies at the Olympics in Sochi, Russia.

Who was one of Tchaikovsky's favorite authors?

• William Shakespeare

• JK Rowling

• Dr. Seuss

• Henry David Thoreau

When did Tchaikovsky die?

• Tchaikovsky died on November 6, 1893 in St. Petersburg, Russia.

• Tchaikovsky died on February 6, 1983 in Udmurtia, Russia.

• Tchaikovsky died on March 4, 1989 in Salzburg, Austria.

• Tchaikovsky is still alive.

What did Tchaikovsky do to honor his mother when she passed away?

• He composed a waltz in her memory.

• He planted a rose bush outside of his mother's house.

• He gave a concert to raise money for the sick and elderly.

• He wrote his ballet The Nutcracker.

Where did Tchaikovsky attend music school?

• St. Petersburg Conservatory

• Leipzig Conservatory

• Juilliard School of Music

• Carnegie Mellon University

Who did Tchaikovsky meet and study music with at the conservatory?

• Anton Rubinstein

• Hector Berlioz

• William Shakespeare

• Edvard Grieg

Which of the following pieces were composed by Tchaikovsky? (Mark all that apply)

• 1812 Overture

• Overture-Fantasy Romeo and Juliet

• March Slav

• The Nutcracker

• The Barber of Seville