18 Questions
Which composer wrote the opera 'Orfeo' in 1607?
Claude Monteverdi
What is the main theme of the opera 'Orfeo'?
Orpheus' attempt to bring back his bride from the underworld
In which city was the opera 'Orfeo' first performed during a Carnival?
Mantua
What is the significance of Orfeo as an opera in terms of its historical importance?
It's the first opera to extensively use polyphony
Who is known for restaging the stage by returning a necklace to Almavina and saving Marie Antoinette's life?
Figarro
'La Favola D'Orfeo' by Claude Monteverdi is considered as a music piece from which eras?
Late Renaissance/Early Baroque
What was the traditional dress code for orchestras and their audiences according to the passage?
Classic outfit of bow ties, suits, and European gentleman's fashion
Why did the Philadelphia Orchestra decide to change their dress code to an all-black outfit?
To create a closer connection between the orchestra and the audience
What was the inspiration behind Lady Gaga's famous 'meat dress' that she wore to the 2010 MTV Music Awards?
It was inspired by a flank steak, as mentioned by her stylist Nicolla Formichetti
What change did the New York Philharmonic (NY Phil) make to their dress code?
They changed to black collared shirts with no ties, and black mid-calf/floor length skirts, dresses, or pants with long sleeves
What was the inspiration behind Lady Gaga's 'Hot Pink' outfit that she wore to the 2019 Met Gala?
It was inspired by the 'Camp' theme of the 2019 Met Gala, with a gargantuan hot pink gown that she later changed into flowing black numbers
What was the key feature of Lady Gaga's 'Fire Bra' outfit?
It featured a bra that exploded in fire, created using pyrotechnics by the Tom Talmon studio
What is the main plot of the opera 'The Ghost of Versailles' by John Corigliano?
Pierre Beaumarchais, the playwright of the Figaro trilogy, falls in love with the ghost of Marie Antoinette and attempts to bring her back to life.
In what year did the Metropolitan Opera production of 'The Ghost of Versailles' premiere?
1991
Who wrote the libretto (text turned to song) for the opera 'The Ghost of Versailles'?
William Hoffman
Which of the following characters from Beaumarchais' Figaro trilogy appears in the opera 'The Ghost of Versailles'?
Almaviva, Rosina, Figaro, Susanna, Cherubino
What is the primary musical style or influence present in the opera 'The Ghost of Versailles'?
Modern/Neo-Romantic
Which of the following operas is quoted in the duet 'Soave sia il vento' from 'The Ghost of Versailles'?
Così fan tutte
Test your knowledge on Mozart's 'Voi che sapete,' the love story between Beaumarchais and Marie Antoinette, and the opera 'Orfeo' by Monteverdi. Explore themes of love, suspense, and emotion in opera compositions.
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