Johann Sebastian Bach was known as an organ virtuoso and wro…

Johann Sebastian Bach was known as an organ virtuoso and wrote ___________ which are contrapuntal (polyphonic) pieces for a set number of musicians or voices, usually three or four. They usually begin with an exposition, transition into several subjects, then into an episode, and then repeat. 

The aria ___________ from the opera Turandot is about a prin…

The aria ___________ from the opera Turandot is about a prince named Calaf who is betrothed to the cruel princess. If she can guess his name by the next morning, then he will be killed and she can avoid marrying him. If she fails to guess his name, the two must be wed. She declares to her subjects that no one is allowed to sleep in order to guess the name

____________ was a wealthy widow who furnished Tchaikovsky (…

____________ was a wealthy widow who furnished Tchaikovsky (and other musicians) with financial stability, which helped him overcome his depression and continue composing. They communicated through a series of letters to one another, and this distance letter-friendship soon became one of fervent attachment. The letters would explain how he envisioned and wrote his music.