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Robert Eria Telson was born in Brooklyn, New York.
Answer: False
Explanation: While Bob Telson grew up in Brooklyn, New York, his birthplace is recorded as Cannes, France.
Bob Telson began his piano studies at the age of nine.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bob Telson commenced his piano studies at the age of five, not nine.
Bob Telson studied organ, counterpoint, and harmony with Aaron Copland in France.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bob Telson studied organ, counterpoint, and harmony in France with Nadia Boulanger, not Aaron Copland.
Bob Telson's parents were named Sarah and Michael Telson.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bob Telson's parents were Paula (née Blackman) and David Telson, not Sarah and Michael Telson.
What is the full name of the American composer discussed in the article?
Answer: Robert Eria Telson
Explanation: The American composer, songwriter, and pianist discussed in the article is Robert Eria Telson.
Bob Telson was born in which city and country?
Answer: Cannes, France
Explanation: Bob Telson was born on May 14, 1949, in Cannes, France.
Bob Telson is noted for playing which instrument?
Answer: Piano
Explanation: Bob Telson is noted for his proficiency and performance on the piano.
Bob Telson grew up in which New York City borough?
Answer: Brooklyn
Explanation: Bob Telson spent his formative years growing up in the borough of Brooklyn, New York.
At what age did Bob Telson begin studying piano?
Answer: Age 5
Explanation: Bob Telson commenced his formal piano studies at the age of five.
Who was Bob Telson's instructor for organ, counterpoint, and harmony in France?
Answer: Nadia Boulanger
Explanation: In France, Bob Telson received instruction in organ, counterpoint, and harmony from the renowned pedagogue Nadia Boulanger.
What was Bob Telson's academic pursuit after his studies in France?
Answer: A degree in music from Harvard University
Explanation: Following his studies in France, Bob Telson pursued and obtained a degree in music from Harvard University.
While in high school, Bob Telson played guitar in a band called The Bristols.
Answer: False
Explanation: During high school, Bob Telson played organ in a band called The Bristols, not guitar.
Bob Telson's first professional engagement after Harvard was with the avant-garde rock group Groundspeed.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bob Telson's first professional engagement after graduating from Harvard was with the Philip Glass Ensemble, not the group Groundspeed.
Bob Telson was a member of the Philip Glass Ensemble from 1972 to 1974.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bob Telson was a member of the Philip Glass Ensemble from 1972 to 1974.
Bob Telson's group Groundspeed recorded demo songs titled "L-12 East" and "In a Dream."
Answer: True
Explanation: Bob Telson's group Groundspeed recorded demo songs titled "L-12 East" and "In a Dream."
Bob Telson played piano for the salsa bandleaders Tito Puente and Machito after leaving the Philip Glass Ensemble.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bob Telson played piano for the salsa bandleaders Tito Puente and Machito after leaving the Philip Glass Ensemble.
Which of the following songs was recorded for the demo by Bob Telson's Harvard group, Groundspeed?
Answer: "L-12 East" and "In a Dream"
Explanation: The demo recording by Bob Telson's Harvard group, Groundspeed, featured the songs "L-12 East" and "In a Dream."
Who was the lead singer for the band Revolutionary Music Collective, formed by Bob Telson after Groundspeed?
Answer: Bonnie Raitt
Explanation: The band Revolutionary Music Collective, formed by Bob Telson after Groundspeed disbanded, featured Bonnie Raitt as its lead singer.
Bob Telson's first professional engagement after graduating from Harvard was with which ensemble?
Answer: The Philip Glass Ensemble
Explanation: Upon graduating from Harvard, Bob Telson's initial professional engagement was as a member of the Philip Glass Ensemble.
After the Philip Glass Ensemble, Bob Telson immersed himself in ethnic world music and played piano for which salsa bandleaders?
Answer: Tito Puente and Machito
Explanation: Following his tenure with the Philip Glass Ensemble, Bob Telson immersed himself in ethnic world music, performing as a pianist for salsa bandleaders Tito Puente and Machito.
Bob Telson collaborated with Lee Breuer on the musical "The Warrior Ant," which premiered on Broadway in 1995.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bob Telson collaborated with Lee Breuer on "The Warrior Ant," which premiered at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in 1988, not on Broadway in 1995.
Bob Telson has composed film scores exclusively for American directors.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bob Telson has composed film scores for directors from various countries, including American, French, German, and Argentinian filmmakers, not exclusively American directors.
Bob Telson composed a ballet score titled "Sextet" for the choreographer Martha Graham.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bob Telson composed the ballet score "Sextet" for choreographer Twyla Tharp, not Martha Graham.
Bob Telson's musical "Sister Suzie Cinema" premiered in 1980 at the New York Public Theater.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bob Telson's musical "Sister Suzie Cinema" premiered in 1980 at the New York Public Theater.
Bob Telson's musical "Chronicle of a Death Foretold" was produced by Lincoln Center and premiered on Broadway in 1995.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bob Telson's musical "Chronicle of a Death Foretold" was produced by Lincoln Center and premiered on Broadway in 1995.
Bob Telson's musical "The Gospel at Colonus" was adapted from Homer's Odyssey.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bob Telson's musical "The Gospel at Colonus" was adapted from Sophocles's Oedipus tale, not Homer's Odyssey.
Bob Telson has collaborated with five different directors on film scores.
Answer: False
Explanation: While Bob Telson composed five film scores for director Percy Adlon and worked on films from various countries, the provided data does not confirm collaboration with exactly five different directors.
Bob Telson's musical "The Warrior Ant" premiered at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in 1988.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bob Telson's musical "The Warrior Ant" premiered at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in 1988.
For which areas of work is Bob Telson most recognized?
Answer: Musical theater and film
Explanation: Bob Telson is most widely recognized for his significant contributions to musical theater and film composition.
Bob Telson collaborated with director/writer Lee Breuer on the musical "The Gospel at Colonus," which is based on what?
Answer: Sophocles's Oedipus tale
Explanation: The musical "The Gospel at Colonus," a collaboration between Bob Telson and Lee Breuer, is an adaptation of Sophocles's Oedipus tale.
Which film featured Bob Telson's song "Calling You," earning him an Academy Award nomination?
Answer: Bagdad Cafe
Explanation: Bob Telson's song "Calling You," which earned him an Academy Award nomination, was featured in the film Bagdad Cafe.
Bob Telson has composed multiple film scores for which director?
Answer: Percy Adlon
Explanation: Bob Telson has composed multiple film scores for director Percy Adlon.
Bob Telson composed a ballet score titled "Sextet" for which choreographer?
Answer: Twyla Tharp
Explanation: Bob Telson composed the ballet score titled "Sextet" for the choreographer Twyla Tharp.
Bob Telson's musical "The Gospel at Colonus" premiered at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in what year?
Answer: 1983
Explanation: Bob Telson's musical "The Gospel at Colonus" premiered at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in 1983.
Bob Telson's musical "The Warrior Ant" was a collaboration with which writer/director?
Answer: Lee Breuer
Explanation: Bob Telson's musical "The Warrior Ant" was a collaboration with writer/director Lee Breuer.
Bob Telson's primary musical genres include jazz fusion and blues.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bob Telson's primary musical genres are World music, theatrical music, and classical music; jazz fusion and blues are not listed as primary genres.
The New York Times described Bob Telson's talent as relating primarily to Western classical music traditions.
Answer: False
Explanation: The New York Times described Bob Telson's talent as relating to non-Western European idioms, rather than Western classical music traditions.
The New York Times described Bob Telson's music as a compendium of world music styles brilliantly reimagined.
Answer: True
Explanation: The New York Times described Bob Telson's music as a compendium of world music styles brilliantly reimagined.
Newsweek described "The Gospel at Colonus" as the best white man's capturing of black music since Cole Porter.
Answer: False
Explanation: Newsweek's description of "The Gospel at Colonus" was 'The best white man’s capturings of the essence of black music since Gershwin's Porgy and Bess,' not since Cole Porter.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a primary musical genre associated with Bob Telson?
Answer: Jazz fusion
Explanation: Bob Telson is primarily associated with World music, theatrical music, and classical music. Jazz fusion is not listed among his primary genres.
The New York Times described Bob Telson's talent for writing music in which specific type of idiom?
Answer: Non-Western European idioms
Explanation: The New York Times described Bob Telson's talent for writing music in non-Western European idioms.
Which publication reviewed "The Gospel at Colonus" in December 1985, focusing on its blend of Greek tragedy and gospel singing?
Answer: The Los Angeles Times
Explanation: The Los Angeles Times reviewed "The Gospel at Colonus" in December 1985, focusing on its blend of Greek tragedy and gospel singing.
Bob Telson's latest CDs, "Bantú" and "Desafiando las Distancias, Part II," were released in December 2019.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bob Telson's albums "Bantú" and "Desafiando las Distancias, Part II" were released in December 2024, not 2019.
The original cast recording of "The Gospel at Colonus" was released by Nonesuch Records in 1988.
Answer: True
Explanation: The original cast recording of "The Gospel at Colonus" was indeed released by Nonesuch Records in 1988.
The soundtrack for the film Bagdad Cafe was released by Warner Bros. Records.
Answer: False
Explanation: The soundtrack for the film Bagdad Cafe was released by Island Records, not Warner Bros. Records.
Bob Telson's album "American Dreamers" was released in 2016 by CD Baby.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bob Telson's album "American Dreamers" was released in 2016 by CD Baby.
Bob Telson's musical "Bantú" was presented in a concert version in Uruguay in November 2023.
Answer: False
Explanation: The concert version of Bob Telson's musical "Bantú" was presented in Uruguay in November 2024, not November 2023.
Bob Telson has had songs recorded by international artists such as Celine Dion and George Michael.
Answer: True
Explanation: Bob Telson has had songs recorded by international artists including Celine Dion and George Michael.
Which of these artists is mentioned in the source as having recorded songs written by Bob Telson?
Answer: George Benson
Explanation: The source mentions that George Benson is among the international artists who have recorded songs written by Bob Telson.
According to the source, what was the release year for Bob Telson's albums "Bantú" and "Desafiando las Distancias, Part II"?
Answer: 2024
Explanation: According to the source, Bob Telson's albums "Bantú" and "Desafiando las Distancias, Part II" were released in 2024.
Which record label released Bob Telson's 1992 album titled "Calling You"?
Answer: Warner Bros.
Explanation: Bob Telson's 1992 album titled "Calling You" was released by Warner Bros. Records.
The album "An Ant Alone: Songs from the Warrior Ant" was released under which labels?
Answer: Little Village and Rykodisk
Explanation: The album "An Ant Alone: Songs from the Warrior Ant" was released under the labels Little Village and Rykodisk.
Bob Telson received a Grammy Award nomination for his song "Calling You" from the film Bagdad Cafe.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bob Telson received an Academy Award nomination for his song "Calling You" from the film Bagdad Cafe; Grammy nominations are noted for his Broadway musicals.
Bob Telson was nominated for a Tony Award for his musical "Chronicle of a Death Foretold."
Answer: True
Explanation: Bob Telson was nominated for a Tony Award for his musical "Chronicle of a Death Foretold."
Bob Telson's official website is listed as www.bobtelson.net.
Answer: False
Explanation: Bob Telson's official website is listed as www.bobtelson.com, not www.bobtelson.net.
Bob Telson received nominations for which major awards for his work in musical theater and film?
Answer: Tony, Pulitzer, Academy Award
Explanation: Bob Telson has received nominations for prestigious awards including the Tony Award, Pulitzer Prize, and Academy Award for his work in musical theater and film.
Besides the Academy Award, Bob Telson received nominations for which other awards for his Broadway musicals?
Answer: Pulitzer, Grammy, Tony
Explanation: In addition to an Academy Award nomination, Bob Telson received nominations for the Pulitzer Prize, Grammy Award, and Tony Award for his Broadway musicals.
Which New York Times article, authored by Jeremy Gerard in October 1988, discussed Bob Telson?
Answer: THE DIFFERENT DRUMS OF BOB TELSON
Explanation: The New York Times article authored by Jeremy Gerard in October 1988 that discussed Bob Telson was titled "THE DIFFERENT DRUMS OF BOB TELSON."
According to the source, what is Bob Telson associated with regarding international authority control identifiers?
Answer: ISNI, VIAF, FAST
Explanation: According to the source, Bob Telson is associated with international authority control identifiers such as ISNI, VIAF, and FAST.
Which of the following is cited as the source for Bob Telson's Pulitzer Prize nomination?
Answer: IMDb
Explanation: The IMDb website is cited as the source for Bob Telson's Pulitzer Prize nomination.