General Classical Knowledge

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When Richard Wagner married Cosima who became his father-in-law ?

 

Franz Liszt

Which conductor founded the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and also the London Philharmonic Orchestra ?

 

Sir Thomas Beecham

Who composed Variations on a Waltz Theme by Anton Diabelli, Opus 120 ?

 

Beethoven

Whose music was "borrowed" and used for the score of the Musical "Kismet" ?

 

Borodin

Which famous Irish singer was made a Papal Count in 1928 by the Pope ?

 

John McCormack

The celebrated pianist Paderwski became Prime Minister of which country in 1919 ?

 

Poland

William Primrose and Lionel Tertis were well-known for playing which instrument ?

 

Viola

Which French composer died after falling off a bicycle ?

 

Ernest Chausson

Which composer died as a result of banging himself on the foot with a stick whilst conducting ?

 

Lully

Which English composer apparently acquired some "French polish" by studying with Maurice Ravel ?

 

Vaughan Williams