Question
The last movement of one of these works by this composer is a frenzied B-flat major toccata in 7/8 time, marked precipitato ("pre-CHEE-pee-ta-to"). For 10 points each:
[10h] Name these works. The 6th, 7th, and 8th of these works by this composer are often grouped together since they were written during World War II.
ANSWER: Sergei Prokofiev's piano sonatas [or Sergei Sergeyevich Prokofiev's piano sonatas; prompt on Sergei Prokofiev's sonatas]
[10m] This Russian composer's seventh and ninth piano sonatas have the contrasting nicknames "White Mass" and "Black Mass." This synesthetic composer developed the mystic chord.
ANSWER: Alexander Scriabin [or Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin]
[10e] A furious allegro molto movement concludes this other Russian composer's B-flat minor piano sonata. This composer of Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini was known for his large hands.
ANSWER: Sergei Rachmaninoff [or Sergei Vasilyevich Rachmaninoff]
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Data
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 PACE NSC | 06/07/2025 | Y | 36 | 12.78 | 92% | 33% | 3% |