Beethoven Trivia II

BEETHOVEN TRIVIA II

11) Who was the recipient of Beethoven's love letter to his "Immortal Beloved"?

NO ONE KNOWS ANTONIE BRENTANO JULIE GUICCIARDI JOSEPHINE BRUNSVIK

The identity of the intended recipient has long been a subject of debate; candidates include Julie Guicciardi, Therese Malfatti, Josephine Brunsvik, and Antonie Brentano.

12) What is the title of Beethoven's only opera?

BASTIEN UND BASTIENNE CAPRICCIO CROESUS FIDELIO

Fidelio tells the story of Leonore who, disguised as a prison guard named "Fidelio", rescues her husband Florestan from death in a political prison.

13) What soprano did Beethoven personally recruit to perform in the premiere of his Ninth Symphony?

HENRIETTE SONTAG JULIE GUICCIARDI CAROLINE UNGER MARIA MAGDALENA KEVERICH

Henriette Sontag was only 18 when she was invited to be the soprano soloist in the first performances of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9.

14) Which sonata did Beethoven dedicate to Julie Guicciardi?

SUNRISE SONATA MOONLIGHT SONATA FUNERAL MARCH GRAND SONATA

The Piano Sonata No. 14 in C♯ minor, popularly known as the Moonlight Sonata, was dedicated to Beethoven's pupil and love interest, Countess Giulietta Guicciardi.

15) Wellington's Victory was written by Beethoven to commemorate which battle of the Peninsular War?

BATTLE OF BARROSA BATTLE OF SALAMANCA BATTLE OF VITORIA BATTLE OF ALBUERA

This 15-minute-long orchestral work was composed by Beethoven to commemorate the Duke of Wellington's victory over Joseph Bonaparte at the Battle of Vitoria in Spain on 21 June 1813.