Quiz Yourself About the Life and Music of
Alexander Glazunov

5.

How many symphonies did Glazunov compose?

Glazunov finished 8 symphonies and left his 9^th symphony unfinished. The magic number “9” has always been of importance to composers after Beethoven composed his nine symphonies. Can you name all of the famous composers who completed only nine symphonies of ALMOST completed nine symphonies? 

6.

According to Shostakovich, what was Glazunov’s biggest problem?