1. What student of Franz Liszt was described as having touch that was "soft as velvet and as strong as a man's"?
(a) Clara Schumann.
(b) Adele aus der Ohe.
(c) Amy Fay.
(d) Sophie Mentor.

2. Who held solo concerts in 1839 Rome?
(a) Mozart.
(b) Adolf von Henselt.
(c) Franz Liszt.
(d) Carl Czerny.

3. At what age did Isaac Albeniz hide on a ship crossing the Atlantic to Puerto Rico and play in his French musketeer costume for passengers?
(a) 14.
(b) 12.
(c) 13.
(d) 15.

4. In what year did Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart die?
(a) 1810.
(b) 1745.
(c) 1897.
(d) 1791.

5. In what year did Leopold Godowsky suffer a stroke?
(a) 1878.
(b) 1911.
(c) 1930.
(d) 1940.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Polish American pianist, composer, and teacher was known for his theories concerning the application of relaxed weight and economy of motion in piano playing?

2. What was an ill-defined method of balanced playing where stronger emphasized notes were offset by lesser emphasized notes?

3. Leschetizky identified three elements of being a great pianist that included being a what?

4. What musician helped establish the German school and played clearly, analytically, and precisely with authority?

5. When did Leopold de Meyer debut in America?

(see the answer key)

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