Understanding Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4 Quiz

Which of the following is NOT necessary to know in detail for understanding Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4 as compared to other WCT Wider Listening works?

• Key features in the score

• Basic form and structure of each movement

• Haydn's symphonies

• Thematic ideas of the movements

What should you be able to quickly locate in Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4 to effectively answer 15-mark essay questions?

• Composer's biographical details

• Key moments in the piece

• Different recordings of the symphony

• Reviews of the symphony performances

For Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4, what might you be asked about in 15-mark essay questions?

• The symphony's popularity

• Orchestration, form and structure, style or influences

• The symphony's reception history

• The venues where the symphony was performed

What was Felix Mendelssohn's relationship to Moses Mendelssohn?

• Son

• Grandson

• Brother

• Nephew

At what age did Felix Mendelssohn write his first symphony for full orchestra?

• 15

• 16

• 20

• 25

Which of the following works did Felix Mendelssohn write when he was sixteen?

• String Octet

• A Midsummer Night's Dream

• Italian Symphony

• Hebrides Overture

What significant institution did Mendelssohn found in 1843?

• Berlin Philharmonic

• Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra

• Leipzig Conservatory

• Vienna Conservatory

What was Mendelssohn's primary goal during his trip to Italy in 1830?

• To study ancient Roman music

• To create a series of watercolors and sketches

• To find inspiration for his Italian Symphony

• To perform in various Italian cities

Which city did Mendelssohn NOT visit during his trip to Italy?

• Venice

• Florence

• Milan

• Turin

What was Mendelssohn's opinion about the final movement of his Italian Symphony?

• He thought it was perfect as it was.

• He believed it needed major revisions.

• He was dissatisfied and planned to rewrite it.

• He considered it the best part of the symphony.