Uil Music Memory 2011-2012

Bach composed Cantata No. 147, also known as Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, a popular piece often associated with him. The other three options are compositions by different classical composers.

The correct answer provides the specific title of the sketches mentioned in the question, which is 'Four Sketches In Autumn'. The incorrect answers do not match the description given in the question.

Beethoven is a famous composer known for his pieces such as Fur Elise, Moonlight Sonata, Symphony No. 5, and Ode to Joy. While all these compositions are iconic works by Beethoven, Fur Elise is commonly associated with him.

Carmen is a well-known opera composed by Georges Bizet, not by the other composers listed in the incorrect answers such as Verdi, Mozart, or Puccini.

Aaron Copland composed the 'Hoe-Down' as part of his ballet 'Rodeo'. The piece is well-known for its lively and spirited composition, often associated with American folk and cowboy music.

The correct answer is A. Gabrieli because he is the composer of the Ricercar in the 12th Mode. Vivaldi, Beethoven, and Mozart are renowned composers in their own right, but they did not compose this specific piece.

Reinhold Glière was a Russian composer known for his famous ballet 'The Red Poppy', which features the popular 'Russian Sailor's Dance'.

Handel's Water Music Suite No. 2 includes the famous piece 'Alla Hornpipe', making it the correct answer.

Symphony No. 88 by Haydn is known for its lively and energetic 4th Movement, showcasing his mastery in composition.

Hansel and Gretel is a famous opera composed by Engelbert Humperdinck. Humperdinck's opera is based on the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, and it premiered in 1893. While the other composers listed are also renowned in the world of opera, they did not compose Hansel and Gretel.

Lloyd Webber composed the famous Requiem which features the song Pie Jesu, while Cats, The Phantom of the Opera, and Jesus Christ Superstar are some of his other popular works.

Eine Kleine Nachtmusik is a serenade composed by Mozart, with the 1st Movement being particularly famous. The Magic Flute is another popular work by Mozart, Symphony No. 40 in G minor is a symphony by Mozart but not the correct answer to this question, and Turkish March is a composition by Beethoven, not Mozart.

John Philip Sousa composed the famous march Stars and Stripes Forever, not Beethoven, Mozart, or Bach.

Symphony 1997: Jubilation is a well-known composition by Tan Dun that was created in 1997 with the title distinctly featuring Jubilation. The other options are also notable compositions by Tan Dun, but they do not match the specific details mentioned in the question.

Tchaikovsky composed the Nutcracker Suite, which includes the popular and lively Trepak dance. Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, and Romeo and Juliet are also well-known works by Tchaikovsky, but they do not feature the Trepak dance.

Zawinul is the composer of the famous jazz fusion song 'Birdland', which is a track from the album Heavy Weather by the band Weather Report.