Vladimir Horowitz At Carnegie Hall Playing Chopin First Ballade in g minor

Dr. Fuddle's Musical IQ Test 12

Here are the answers to November 4th's Musical IQ Test 11

1. a. sharps, flats or natural signs used to raise, lower or return a note to its normal pitch.
2. c. Johann Sebastian Bach
3. d. Both b and c
4. c. Sergei Prokofiev
5. c. 9

Organist Nicholas Bowden perfroming Carillon de Westminster by Louis Vierne

Nick Bowden performs Vierne's Carillon de Westminster at Octave Hall in Macungie, PA on an Allen three-manual organ.

The music Handel wrote that is most performed during Christmas is...

The Messiah. The creation of Handel's Messiah was actually brought about by Handel's librettist, Charles Jennens. In a letter to his friend, Handel, Jennens wrote that he wanted to create a scriptural anthology set to Handel's music. Jennens' desire quickly turned into reality when Handel composed the entire work in only twenty-four days. Jennens wished for a London debut in the days leading to Easter, however, a doubtful Handel anticipated such a wish would not be granted. A year after the work was completed, Handel received an invitation to perform his music in Dublin to which he joyously agreed. Learn more about the creation and history of Handel's Messiah.



by Aaron Green, About.com Guide

What piece did Handel compose that is most performed during Christmas?


Check tomorrow's post for the answer.



by Aaron Green, About.com Guide

Dr. Fuddle's Musical IQ Test 11

Here are the answers to October 28th's Musical IQ Test 10

1. b. George Gershwin
2. d. 10
3. b. Johann Sebastian Bach
4. b. without accompaniment
5. c. Tomaso Albinoni

Una voce poco fa -- Marilyn Horn