For what occasion was Verdi's Aida commissioned?
a. the opening of the Suez Canal
b. Egypt's independence from Great Britain
c. the commemoration of the Italian independence movement
d. the death of Wagner
Question 2
How do Mahler's symphonies manifest Romantic ideals concerning expression?
a. Some last more than 90 minutes.
b. Some are extremely short and intimate.
c. Most adhere closely to conventional forms.
d. Most are designed to tell a specific story.