The Classic FM Quiz Book

By Darren Henley and Tim Lihoreau

What does 'opus' literally mean? Which fruit was included in the title of an opera by Prokofiev? What was a "Schubertiad"? With questions for the novice, the enthusiast and the downright expert, The Classic FM Quiz Book is guaranteed to set your musical knowledge a-quaver as you pit wits against Quick Fire, Famous Quotations, True or False, Film Scores, Name the Year, Name the Composer, Classical Oddities and many more family-friendly rounds. The perfect companion for any quizmaster looking to bring a little extra something to the quiz night; families looking to see, once and for all, who really is the best; classical music buffs; and listeners who like to have their knowledge expanded in the quiz's playful manner, The Classic FM Quiz Book provides over 1,150 questions to get you thinking. ...fortunately it provides the answers too!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Elliott & Thompson
• Release date: Nov 22, 2012
• ISBN: 9781908739193

Darren Henley

Darren Henley OBE is chief executive of Arts Council England. His two independent government reviews into music and cultural education resulted in England's first National Plan for Music Education, new networks of Music Education Hubs, Cultural Education Partnerships and Heritage Schools, the Museums and Schools programme, the BFI Film Academy and the National Youth Dance Company. Before joining the Arts Council, he led Classic FM for fifteen years. He holds degrees in politics from the University of Hull, in management from the University of South Wales and in history of art from the University of Buckingham. A recipient of the British Academy President's Medal for his contributions to music education, music research and the arts, his books include The Virtuous Circle: Why Creativity and Cultural Education Count and The Arts Dividend: Why Investment in Culture Pays