Can you name this piece? Here's a hint: between steps.

This work featured many controversial and novel ideas, especially the rowdy chorus of women in the first act. Despite its endorsement from a number of prominent composers, this opera wasn’t exactly a smash success.

This composer's first film score came at the bequest of a famous American director. While working on this film, the composer insisted on making his own orchestration decisions, often resulting in striking, unusual combinations. This technique would show up in a later film score with another famous American director.

Can you name this piece? Here's a hint: Same date as “The Second War of American Independence”

Can you guess this piece? Here’s a hint: E.E., but not Cummings.

Can you guess this piece? Here’s a hint: The Holly and the ____

Can you guess this piece? Here’s a hint: What you do in the woods with a tent.

In England, oratorios were often performed at benefit concerts. Large-scale vocal works could draw large crowds, and the pious messages they contained were aimed at drawing forth donations for worthy causes. Some English oratorios were imported to Vienna and translated to be used for similar purposes.

Can you guess this piece? Here’s a hint: A Verismo master.

Can you guess this piece? Here’s a hint: A capital city.