CLEAN : Manuscript of Rachmaninovs 2nd Symphony to be auctioned

CLEAN : Manuscript of Rachmaninovs 2nd Symphony to be auctioned

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Arts, History, Performing Arts

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

The video discusses the significance of Rachmaninov's Second Symphony manuscript, highlighting its rarity and importance. It is the only known manuscript of this symphony, making it a valuable piece for both collectors and institutions. The video also touches on the efforts to make Russian authorities aware of its existence, emphasizing the need for its inclusion in scholarly editions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of Rachmaninov's Second Symphony manuscript?

It is a manuscript of his first symphony.

It is the only manuscript of his most important symphony.

It is a fictional work.

It is a recently discovered symphony.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long is the manuscript of Rachmaninov's Second Symphony?

320 pages

100 pages

500 pages

150 pages

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where are such rare manuscripts typically found?

In private collections

In big institutional libraries

In local bookstores

In music schools

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What efforts have been made regarding the manuscript?

It has been sold to a private collector.

The Russians have been made aware of it.

It has been ignored.

It has been destroyed.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of Rachmaninov's manuscripts?

They are being published in scholarly editions.

They are being rewritten.

They are being auctioned off.

They are being ignored.