BalletMet Columbus Tchaikovsky Quiz


  1. Tchaikovsky's 3 ballets are hallmarks of the ballet repertoire. Which three are they?
  2. In 1891, Tchaikovsky heard a newly invented instrument played for the first time. He was so enchanted by its sound that he
    decided to incorporate it into his ballet The Nutcracker. Is this instrument
  3. That same year, Tchaikovsky had the honor of conducting at the grand opening of which famous concert hall?
  4. When conducting an orchestra, Tchaikovsky had a strange nervous habit. Was it...
  5. When people see the title of Tchaikovsky's "Pathetique" Symphony, they usually think that "Pathetique" means "pathetic" in
    English. Actually, the proper translation is...
  6. Tchaikovsky had a patroness, who gave him money so that he could continue composing music without worrying about where
    his next meal was coming from. What was her name?
  7. What was the one strange rule that Tchaikovsky had to follow so that his patroness would continue to send him money?
  8. When Tchaikovsky was not writing music, what did he most enjoy doing?
  9. Which composer's music did he most admire?

  10. According to Tchaikovsky's official biography, the composer died of cholera after drinking contaminated water. However, new
    information recently uncovered in Russia points to another manner of death. Was it

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