Vive La France Trivia
- Which two composers from tonight’s concert were at the Paris Conservatory at the same time?
- Louise Farrenc
- Joseph Bologne
- Camille Saint-Saens
*** Louise Farrenc was hired at conservatory as a professor when Saint Saens was also studying at the conservatory as a child. In 1842, Louise Farrenc became the only woman appointed as a professor at the Paris Conservatory – and this was the ONLY appointment of a woman for the entire 19th century.
- Which composer from tonight’s program fought for equal pay and won?
- Louise Farrenc
- Joseph Bologne
- Camille Saint-Saens
*** While in her 30 years as a professor at the conservatory, she was paid far less than her male counterparts, and spent almost a decade protesting and fighting for equality, and it was finally granted to her (after a successful premiere of her nonet).
- Which one is incorrect? In addition to being a composer, Joseph Bologne was also:
- an accomplished violinist
- a highly sought after chef
- “the best swordsman in Europe”
- Composer Joseph Bologne’s title was “Chevalier de Saint Georges.” Chevalier is the word for:
- US President John Adams called him:
- “the world’s best composer”
- “the most accomplished man in Europe”
- “An untalented violinist ;)”
- Camille Saint Saens was a child prodigy. After a piano recital at age 10, he offered to play any:
- Florence Price piano pieces as an encore from memory
- Beethoven piano sonata as an encore from memory
- Chopin noctures as an encore from memory
***trick question – Florence Price wasn’t alive yet 😉
- Which one is incorrect? Composer Camille Saint Saens:
- spoke multiple languages
- was a serious author
- was also a great swordsman
*Correct answers are in bold
