What are Mozart’s Dates? What is his Nationality? |
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To which era does Mozart belong |
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When was the first complete performance of this work was likely to have taken place? |
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Which earlier composer influenced the style of music in the requiem. Give a reason for your choice. |
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Bach The imitative {contrapuntal} style is very like that of Bach |
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Who commissioned Mozart’s Requiem? |
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Who is alleged to have completed the Requiem after Mozart’s Requiem after he died? |
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Name the two unusual woodwind instruments found in the Requiem? What is unique about this instrument? |
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The Bassett Horn – a type of Clarinet
It is pitched in F so the parts are written a 5th higher than sounding (i.e. A written 2nd line G on the treble clef sounds a Middle C |
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What is the key of Mozart’s Requiem? |
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What is the instrumentation of the Requiem? |
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Bassett Horns, Bassoons (Faggotti) Trumpets Trombones Timpani Violings 1 and 2, Violas SATB Choir Cellos/DOuble Basses with Organ (basso continuo – like idea) |
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