Quiz Yourself About the Life and Music of
Alexander Glazunov

6.

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

His drinking problem! Rachmaninov also never forgave Glazunov for destroying the world premiere of his Symphony no. 1 by conducting the performance in a drunken state.

7.

Why are the terms Neo-Renaissance and Neo-Baroque often used in conjunction with Respighi?