Before Prince Albert's death, the palace was frequently the scene of musical entertainments, and the greatest contemporary musicians entertained at Buckingham Palace. The composer Felix Mendelssohn is known to have played there on three occasions. Johann Strauss II and his orchestra played there when in England. Strauss's "Alice Polka" was first performed at the palace in 1849 in honour of the queen's daughter, Princess Alice. Under Victoria, Buckingham Palace was frequently the scene of lavish costume balls, in addition to the usual royal ceremonies, investitures and presentations. COUNT 8
QSN1 The palace frequently hosted which type of events prior to the death of Prince Albert? ANS1 musical entertainments QSN2 Which composer played at Buckingham on three occasions? ANS2 Felix Mendelssohn QSN3 Which piece of music by Johann Strauss was first performed at Buckingham in honor of Princess Alice? ANS3 Alice Polka QSN4 Queen Victoria hosted which type of balls? ANS4 lavish costume balls QSN5 Before Prince Albert died what sort of entertainment was held at Buckingham? ANS5 musical entertainments QSN6 Which composer played there on three occasions? ANS6 Felix Mendelssohn QSN7 Who performed Alice Polka in honor of Princess Alice? ANS7 Johann Strauss II QSN8 What type of balls did Queen Victoria hold? ANS8 lavish costume balls