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Which composer wrote the opera 'Orfeo' in 1607?
Which composer wrote the opera 'Orfeo' in 1607?
- Jacopo Peri
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Alessandro Striggio
- Claude Monteverdi (correct)
What is the main theme of the opera 'Orfeo'?
What is the main theme of the opera 'Orfeo'?
- The life-saving actions of Figarro towards Almavina
- A dramatization of a Greek and Indian myth
- A love story between Beumarchais and Marie Antoinette
- Orpheus' attempt to bring back his bride from the underworld (correct)
In which city was the opera 'Orfeo' first performed during a Carnival?
In which city was the opera 'Orfeo' first performed during a Carnival?
- Mantua (correct)
- Rome
- Vienna
- Paris
What is the significance of Orfeo as an opera in terms of its historical importance?
What is the significance of Orfeo as an opera in terms of its historical importance?
Who is known for restaging the stage by returning a necklace to Almavina and saving Marie Antoinette's life?
Who is known for restaging the stage by returning a necklace to Almavina and saving Marie Antoinette's life?
'La Favola D'Orfeo' by Claude Monteverdi is considered as a music piece from which eras?
'La Favola D'Orfeo' by Claude Monteverdi is considered as a music piece from which eras?
What was the traditional dress code for orchestras and their audiences according to the passage?
What was the traditional dress code for orchestras and their audiences according to the passage?
Why did the Philadelphia Orchestra decide to change their dress code to an all-black outfit?
Why did the Philadelphia Orchestra decide to change their dress code to an all-black outfit?
What was the inspiration behind Lady Gaga's famous 'meat dress' that she wore to the 2010 MTV Music Awards?
What was the inspiration behind Lady Gaga's famous 'meat dress' that she wore to the 2010 MTV Music Awards?
What change did the New York Philharmonic (NY Phil) make to their dress code?
What change did the New York Philharmonic (NY Phil) make to their dress code?
What was the inspiration behind Lady Gaga's 'Hot Pink' outfit that she wore to the 2019 Met Gala?
What was the inspiration behind Lady Gaga's 'Hot Pink' outfit that she wore to the 2019 Met Gala?
What was the key feature of Lady Gaga's 'Fire Bra' outfit?
What was the key feature of Lady Gaga's 'Fire Bra' outfit?
What is the main plot of the opera 'The Ghost of Versailles' by John Corigliano?
What is the main plot of the opera 'The Ghost of Versailles' by John Corigliano?
In what year did the Metropolitan Opera production of 'The Ghost of Versailles' premiere?
In what year did the Metropolitan Opera production of 'The Ghost of Versailles' premiere?
Who wrote the libretto (text turned to song) for the opera 'The Ghost of Versailles'?
Who wrote the libretto (text turned to song) for the opera 'The Ghost of Versailles'?
Which of the following characters from Beaumarchais' Figaro trilogy appears in the opera 'The Ghost of Versailles'?
Which of the following characters from Beaumarchais' Figaro trilogy appears in the opera 'The Ghost of Versailles'?
What is the primary musical style or influence present in the opera 'The Ghost of Versailles'?
What is the primary musical style or influence present in the opera 'The Ghost of Versailles'?
Which of the following operas is quoted in the duet 'Soave sia il vento' from 'The Ghost of Versailles'?
Which of the following operas is quoted in the duet 'Soave sia il vento' from 'The Ghost of Versailles'?
