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
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