Beethoven's Influence in China

Beethoven's Influence in China

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts, History

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

FREE Resource

The video discusses the transformative power of music, exemplified by Beethoven's influence when the Philadelphia Orchestra performed in China in 1973, a time when Western music was banned. It features insights from conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, composer Tan Dun, and pianist Lang Lang, highlighting the acclaimed 'Beethoven in Beijing' performance. Viewers are encouraged to explore more UN videos for additional learning.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Beethoven's music make a significant impact in China?

1993

1973

1983

1963

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which orchestra played Beethoven's music in China, where Western music was banned?

London Symphony Orchestra

Philadelphia Orchestra

Berlin Philharmonic

New York Philharmonic

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the conductor associated with the 'Beethoven in Beijing' performance?

Yannick Nézet-Séguin

Riccardo Muti

Leonard Bernstein

Gustavo Dudamel

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which composer is mentioned as part of the 'Beethoven in Beijing' performance?

Philip Glass

John Williams

Tan Dun

Hans Zimmer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can viewers find more videos related to the UN?

www.who.int

www.un.org

www.unicef.org

www.unesco.org