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Dmitri Hvorostovsky 2015 Trivia Quiz

Some questions about 2015 in the life of the great Russian baritone, Dmitri Hvorostovsky.

A multiple-choice quiz by RhinosNRoses. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
RhinosNRoses

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
383,259

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 2015, Dmitri performed in a semi-staged production of which opera by Anton Rubenstein? Hint

N�ron

Die Maccabaer

The Demon

Christus

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 2015, Dmitri released a CD of songs from the war years.
What is the name of the CD? Hint

Where Are You, My Brothers?

Heros and Villains

Moscow Nights

Wait For Me

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Question 3 of 10

3. In June of 2015, Dmitri was forced to cancel all of his summer engagements. What was the reason? Hint

He was diagnosed with a brain tumor.

He had vocal cord injury and his voice was not ready to be used onstage.

He had contract disputes.

Passport problems.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Also in 2015, Dmitri released a CD of which opera? Hint

Rigoletto

Eugene Onegin

Simon Boccanegra

Prince Igor

5. In the spring of 2015, at the Metropolitan Opera, Dmitri was called upon to fill in for another singer who was unable to perform his role, while also performing in "Un Ballo en Maschera", running concurrently. What was the opera that he filled in on? Hint

Ernani

L'elisir d'amore

Carmen

Don Carlo

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Question 6 of 10

6. On Sept. 25, 2015, At the Met, Dmitri made a triumphant comeback after a forced three month absence from the stage. What opera did he perform on that day? Hint

Rigoletto

Simon Boccanegra

Il Trovatore

La Traviata

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 2015 Dmitri released an cd with a cycle of songs by Dmitri Shostakovich. These songs are settings of poems by whom? Hint

Pushkin

Blok

Lermentov

Michelangelo

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Question 8 of 10

8. In October, 2015, Dmitri received an honor from President Putin. What was it? Hint

Peoples' Artist of Russia

Medal of Pushkin

The Order of Saint George

The Order of Alexander Nevsky

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Question 9 of 10

9. Something remarkable happened during curtain calls after "Il Trovatore" when Dmitri made his triumphant comeback. What happened? Hint

Security had to remove some unruly fans.

The audience called for an encore of his big aria.

The orchestra showered him with white roses.

He did not appear for the curtain call.

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Question 10 of 10

10. What role did Dmitri not sing in 2015? Hint

Rodrigo, Marquis de Posa

Count Renato Anckarstr�m

Count di Luna

Don Carlo

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 2015, Dmitri performed in a semi-staged production of which opera by Anton Rubenstein?

Answer: The Demon

This opera has been rarely performed in the West, but now is starting to be done more often. Could be Hvorostovsky's project had something to do with that.
An interesting thing about this opera is that there is an angel, who, although sometimes sung by a mezzo-soprano, is played by a countertenor - a male singer with the range of a mezzo and an eerie almost female timbre.

2. In 2015, Dmitri released a CD of songs from the war years. What is the name of the CD?

Answer: Wait For Me

The song "Wait For Me" is also a poem that was very popular during the Second World War. There are two versions of it on the CD, and another on "Moscow Nights".

3. In June of 2015, Dmitri was forced to cancel all of his summer engagements. What was the reason?

Answer: He was diagnosed with a brain tumor.

He underwent radiation therapy and has been able to continue his career.

4. Also in 2015, Dmitri released a CD of which opera?

Answer: Simon Boccanegra

He just completed "Rigoletto" in 2016.

Answer: Don Carlo

Two operas running concurrently, large roles, and he performed beautifully, just months before his diagnosis.

6. On Sept. 25, 2015, At the Met, Dmitri made a triumphant comeback after a forced three month absence from the stage. What opera did he perform on that day?

Answer: Il Trovatore

On that night, he sang what many feel was his best "Il balen" ever. He put every bit of himself into it and it was amazing. It was the first time he sang this role opposite Anna Netrebko, who also turned in a most amazing performance.

7. In 2015 Dmitri released an cd with a cycle of songs by Dmitri Shostakovich. These songs are settings of poems by whom?

Answer: Michelangelo

Besides being a painter and sculptor, Michelangelo was also a poet. About 300 of his poems survive.

8. In October, 2015, Dmitri received an honor from President Putin. What was it?

Answer: The Order of Alexander Nevsky

The Order of Alexander Nevsky was originally a military award, established during WWII. After the dissolution of the USSR, it was retained but not awarded, until in 2010, when it was changed to a civilian award. It is awarded to persons who have performed 20 or more years of excellent service to the state. Dmitri was awarded it for his work in bringing Russian music to the world at large, as well as contributing to the cultural richness of his homeland.

9. Something remarkable happened during curtain calls after "Il Trovatore" when Dmitri made his triumphant comeback. What happened?

Answer: The orchestra showered him with white roses.

Not only the roses, but when Dmitri first appeared in Act 1, the audience went wild, they cheered for so long, the orchestra had to stop and wait for them to finish.

10. What role did Dmitri not sing in 2015?

Answer: Don Carlo

The Don Carlo in "Ernani" is the grandfather of the Don Carlo in "Don Carlo".

Source: Author RhinosNRoses

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