Fingal’s Cave

Today’s first question, relates to a birth on February 3rd, has a musical theme and the subsequent questions follow on from it.

Fingal’s Cave.
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One

A German composer who was born this day in 1809 wrote an 1830 overture which has been credited with popularising Fingal’s Cave as a tourist destination. Who was the composer, and in what country is the cave located?

Two

In a Beatles’ song, the lyrics in verses I and III respectively mention a barber showing photographs and a fireman with an hourglass. Where are these characters located?

Three

An unexpected pairing led to this 1987 song, which has been described as ‘a spectacular blend of rock and opera, celebrating both the city of __ and the Olympic spirit with its grandiose composition’. What is both the name of the city and the song; and what are the names of the rock legend and world-famous soprano who formed the pairing?

Four

What place is in the title of a 1938 novel by Graham Greene and a 1974 song by Queen?

Five

Sinfonia Antartica, which premiered in 1953 incorporated music from the 1948 film Scott of the Antarctic. Who composed Sinfonia Antartica?

Good luck! The answers will be posted later.

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