Music History - Mozart, Monteverdi, and Opera

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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'?

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?

Mantua (correct)

Rome

Vienna

Paris

What is the significance of Orfeo as an opera in terms of its historical importance?

It's the first opera to extensively use polyphony Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for restaging the stage by returning a necklace to Almavina and saving Marie Antoinette's life?

Figarro Signup and view all the answers

'La Favola D'Orfeo' by Claude Monteverdi is considered as a music piece from which eras?

Late Renaissance/Early Baroque Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

In what year did the Metropolitan Opera production of 'The Ghost of Versailles' premiere?

1991 Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the libretto (text turned to song) for the opera 'The Ghost of Versailles'?

William Hoffman Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following characters from Beaumarchais' Figaro trilogy appears in the opera 'The Ghost of Versailles'?

Almaviva, Rosina, Figaro, Susanna, Cherubino Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary musical style or influence present in the opera 'The Ghost of Versailles'?

Modern/Neo-Romantic Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following operas is quoted in the duet 'Soave sia il vento' from 'The Ghost of Versailles'?

Così fan tutte Signup and view all the answers

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