Perfect Pitch: Enter fun competition to win tickets to see Birkenhead School classical extravaganza

May 4 2011 Birkenhead News

THERE’s still time to enter our great music quiz ... with two tickets for the Perfect Pitch classical music extravaganza up for grabs.

Billed as one of WIrral’s top cultural events in 2011, the concert sees a celebration concert with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vasily Petrenko.

This unique musical occasion, in association with Wirral News, will take place on June 18, when the school’s cricket pitch will be transformed into a stunning concert venue.

Even if you are not a classical music buff you may be surprised to discover just how much of it you recognise, and enjoy.

These quiz questions have been devised by 16-year-old pupils, Marco Galvani from Prenton, and Sam Davies, from Heswall.

Just study the list of music and team each composition with its TV partner.

Look at the list and decide which TV programme or commercial is associated with the famous classical work. Why not browse the Internet to help you!

1) Beethoven – Fifth Symphony: a) Aero b) Cadbury’s Fingers c) Maltesers

2) Orff – Carmina Burana: a) X Factor b) Strictly Come Dancing c) Britain’s Got Talent

3) Dukas – Sorcerer’s Apprentice: a) DFS b) Ikea c) Harvey’s the Furniture Store

4) Chopin – Nocturne in E Flat: a) Nokia b) Vodafone c) Orange Phone

5) Handel – Zadok The Priest: a) P&O Cruises b) Thomas Cook c) British Airways

6) Prokofiev – Dance of the Knights: a) Mastermind b) The Apprentice c) University Challenge

Send your answers on a postcard to CLASSICAL, Wirral News, PO Box 48, Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L69 3EB. One entry per household. The closing date is Friday May 6.