Quiz · How a Symphony Orchestra Prepares a Season

Question 1What is the main subject of this talk?

The life story of a famous guest soloist How audiences should behave during concerts Why orchestras are losing money every season How an orchestra prepares a new concert season

Question 2When do guest soloists usually arrive, according to the speaker?

Almost a year before the season begins Only a few days before the performance Several weeks before the first rehearsal On the same day the scores are chosen

Question 3Why might a difficult passage be repeated thirty times during rehearsal?

Because the conductor enjoys punishing the players Because the sheet music contains many printing errors Until every section plays together as one instrument Until the musicians have memorised the whole score