La soirée dans Grenade from Estampes, L. 100, No. 2

Question 1

When was Claude Debussy born?

Answer 1

August 22, 1862

Question 2

When did Claude Debussy die?

Answer 2

March 25, 1918

Question 3

Where was Claude Debussy born?

Answer 3

Saint-German-en-Laye, France

Question 4

Where did Claude Debussy die?

Answer 4

Paris, France

Question 5

To what period did Claude Debussy belong? Name the dates of this period.

Answer 5

Romantic Period 1800-1900

Question 6

Who are 3 contemporaries of Debussy that belong to the same period?

Answer 6

Franz Liszt, Frederic Chopin, Robert Schumann

Question 7

What nationality is Debussy?

Answer 7

French

Question 8

List 3 sets of keyboard works by Debussy.

Answer 8

Suite Bergamusque, Images, Etudes and Preludes, Children’s Corner

Question 9

List 3 sets of chamber works by Debussy.

Answer 9

Piano Trio, String Quartet, Cello Sonata

Question 10

List 2 vocal works by Debussy.

Answer 10

Pelleas et Melisande (his only opera), L’enfant Prodigue (entered to the prix de rome)

Question 11

List 3 orchestral works by Debussy.

Answer 11

Petite Suite, 3 Nocturnes, Orchestration of Erik Satie’s Gymnopedies