How much do you know about this composer? Click on the "?" to see if you're right!
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What royal personage played a part in the life of both Dvorak and Beethoven? |
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What towering opera composer was an early influence on Dvorak? |
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For which renowned violinist friend did Dvorak and Brahms each write music? |
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Name the work which made Dvorak famous in England and which then resulted in a number of his visits there. |
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TRUE or FALSE: The "New World" Symphony has been known both as Dvorak's Fifth and Ninth Symphony. |
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When Dvorak came to America in 1892, he traveled extensively. What was the name of the Iowa town where he was most at home? |
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Near the end of his life, Dvorak received an appointment to the Austrian Upper House. What was novel about this? |
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Why did Dvorak come to America? |
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Which two universities conferred upon him honorary Doctorates of Music? |
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Into what line of work did Dvorak's father expect his son to enter? |
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