Genevieve Pitot
musician
- May 20, 1901
- October 4, 1980
- 79 years
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Genevieve Pitot, 79, American pianist and composer.
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|Genevieve Pitot (May 20, 1901 – October 4, 1980) was an American musician, composer, pianist and dancer.
Biography
Pitot was born in New Orleans in 1901. One of her ancestors was James Pitot, the mayor of New Orleans. Pitot went to Paris to train as a classical pianist, studying with Alfred Cortot. She later began working in musical theatre during the 1930s, when she played for classes led by choreographer Martha Graham. Pitot was best known for both arranging and composing the music for Hanya Holm, Jerome Robbins and Michael Kidd, and Broadway musical pieces including "Kiss Me, Kate", "Shangri La" and "Li'l Abner." She composed for Helen Tamiris, Agnes de Mille, Donald Saddler.
Pitot married New Yorker Joseph P. Sullivan. She died in New Orleans in 1980. Her papers are kept in Tulane University.
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1.In what year did Genevieve Pitot die?
- A.1980correct
- B.1990
- C.1970
- D.1960
Genevieve Pitot died in New Orleans in 1980.
Source: Biography section
2.Where did Genevieve Pitot pass away?
- A.New York
- B.Paris
- C.London
- D.New Orleanscorrect
Genevieve Pitot died in New Orleans in 1980.
Source: Biography section
3.Where are the personal papers of Genevieve Pitot kept?
- A.New York Public Library
- B.Harvard University
- C.Library of Congress
- D.Tulane Universitycorrect
Genevieve Pitot's papers are kept in Tulane University.
Source: Biography section
4.Which of these Broadway shows did Genevieve Pitot work on?
- A.West Side Story
- B.Li'l Abnercorrect
- C.Guys and Dolls
- D.Carousel
Genevieve Pitot was known for her work on the Broadway musical piece Li'l Abner.
Source: Biography section
5.What was one of the professional roles held by Genevieve Pitot?
- A.Producer
- B.Dancercorrect
- C.Journalist
- D.Stage Manager
Genevieve Pitot was a musician, composer, pianist and dancer.
Source: Biography section
6.In what city was Genevieve Pitot born?
- A.Paris
- B.New York City
- C.New Orleanscorrect
- D.Chicago
Genevieve Pitot was born in New Orleans in 1901.
Source: Biography section
7.What is the date of birth for Genevieve Pitot?
- A.May 20, 1901correct
- B.October 4, 1901
- C.October 4, 1980
- D.May 20, 1910
Genevieve Pitot was born on May 20, 1901.
Source: Biography section
8.Who was one of Genevieve Pitot's ancestors?
- A.Jerome Robbins
- B.Joseph P. Sullivan
- C.Alfred Cortot
- D.James Pitotcorrect
One of Genevieve Pitot's ancestors was James Pitot, the mayor of New Orleans.
Source: Biography section
9.Where did Genevieve Pitot travel to train as a classical pianist?
- A.London
- B.Rome
- C.New York
- D.Pariscorrect
Genevieve Pitot went to Paris to train as a classical pianist.
Source: Biography section
10.Who was Genevieve Pitot's piano instructor while she was in Paris?
- A.Hanya Holm
- B.Martha Graham
- C.Alfred Cortotcorrect
- D.Agnes de Mille
Genevieve Pitot studied classical piano with Alfred Cortot in Paris.
Source: Biography section
11.In which decade did Genevieve Pitot begin working in musical theatre?
- A.1910s
- B.1930scorrect
- C.1920s
- D.1940s
Genevieve Pitot began working in musical theatre during the 1930s.
Source: Biography section
12.Which choreographer's classes did Genevieve Pitot play for during the 1930s?
- A.Hanya Holm
- B.Helen Tamiris
- C.Jerome Robbins
- D.Martha Grahamcorrect
Genevieve Pitot played for classes led by choreographer Martha Graham in the 1930s.
Source: Biography section
13.Which Broadway musical piece did Genevieve Pitot arrange or compose music for?
- A.Oklahoma!
- B.The King and I
- C.South Pacific
- D.Kiss Me, Katecorrect
Genevieve Pitot was known for composing and arranging music for the Broadway piece Kiss Me, Kate.
Source: Biography section
14.Genevieve Pitot composed music for which of these choreographers?
- A.George Balanchine
- B.Agnes de Millecorrect
- C.Bob Fosse
- D.Twyla Tharp
Genevieve Pitot composed music for choreographer Agnes de Mille.
Source: Biography section
15.Genevieve Pitot composed music for which of these individuals?
- A.Michael Bennett
- B.Alvin Ailey
- C.Donald Saddlercorrect
- D.Katherine Dunham
Genevieve Pitot composed music for Donald Saddler.
Source: Biography section
16.What is the name of Genevieve Pitot's husband?
- A.Joseph P. Sullivancorrect
- B.James Pitot
- C.Jerome Robbins
- D.Alfred Cortot
Genevieve Pitot married a New Yorker named Joseph P. Sullivan.
Source: Biography section
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