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Temistocle Popa
actor
- June 27, 1921
- November 26, 2013
- 92 years
About Temistocle Popa
Temistocle Popa, 92, Romanian composer (Veronica, Ma-ma), instrumentalist and actor.
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|Themistocles Popa (Romanian pronunciation: [temisˈtokle ˈpopa]; 27 June 1921 – 26 November 2013) was a Romanian composer, musician, and film actor.
Life
Temistocle Popa studied flute, harp, and saxophone at the National University of Music Bucharest. He then worked with musicians such as Sergiu Malagamba [ro] and Ion Dacian, and was close friends with the popular Romanian singer Maria Tănase. Beginning in the early 1960s, he wrote music for many Romanian films.
He was married to actress Cornelia Teodosiu, and resided with her in Bucharest. After the Romanian Revolution of 1989 Popa lost almost his entire fortune due to nationalization of assets[citation needed].
In 2004 he received the Romanian National Order Legal Service, attaining the rank of Knight.
Death
Popa died in 2013 and was buried at Ghencea Military Cemetery in Bucharest.
List of film scores
- Kingdom in the Clouds (1969)
- Songs of the Sea (1971)
- Astă seară dansăm în familie (1972)
- Sfînta Tereza și diavolii (1972)
- Veronica (1972)
- Cu mîinile curate (1972)
- Ultimul cartuș (1973)
- Veronica se întoarce (1973)
- Tată de duminică (1975)
- Singurătatea florilor (1976)
- Premiera (1976)
- Roșcovanul (1976)
- Eu, tu, și... Ovidiu (1978)
- Melodii, melodii (1978)
- Secretul lui Bachus (1984)
- Zbor periculos (1984)
- Căsătorie cu repetiție (1985)
- Secretul lui Nemesis (1987)
- Duminică în familie (1988)
Books
- Trecea fanfara militară (1989).
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16 Verified Trivia Questions About Temistocle Popa
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1.What is the birth date of Temistocle Popa?
- A.27 June 1921Correct
- B.1 January 1921
- C.27 June 1920
- D.26 November 2013
The text explicitly states that Temistocle Popa was born on 27 June 1921.
Source: Biography introduction
2.Which instruments did Temistocle Popa study at the National University of Music Bucharest?
- A.Trumpet, trombone, and tuba
- B.Piano, violin, and guitar
- C.Clarinet, cello, and organ
- D.Flute, harp, and saxophoneCorrect
Temistocle Popa studied flute, harp, and saxophone during his time at the National University of Music Bucharest.
Source: Life section
3.With which popular Romanian singer was Temistocle Popa close friends?
- A.Angela Gheorghiu
- B.Loredana Groza
- C.Cornelia Teodosiu
- D.Maria TănaseCorrect
Temistocle Popa maintained a close friendship with the popular Romanian singer Maria Tănase.
Source: Life section
4.Who was Temistocle Popa married to?
- A.Cornelia TeodosiuCorrect
- B.Maria Tănase
- C.Elena Teodorini
- D.Marina Voica
The text identifies actress Cornelia Teodosiu as the wife of Temistocle Popa.
Source: Life section
5.What event caused Temistocle Popa to lose almost his entire fortune?
- A.A failed business venture in 1995
- B.The collapse of the film industry in 1990
- C.The Romanian Revolution of 1989
- D.The nationalization of assetsCorrect
Temistocle Popa lost his fortune after the Romanian Revolution due to the nationalization of his assets.
Source: Life section
6.In what year did Temistocle Popa receive the Romanian National Order Legal Service?
- A.1999
- B.2013
- C.1989
- D.2004Correct
Temistocle Popa was awarded the Romanian National Order Legal Service in 2004.
Source: Life section
7.What rank did Temistocle Popa attain when receiving the Romanian National Order Legal Service in 2004?
- A.Officer
- B.KnightCorrect
- C.Grand Cross
- D.Commander
Upon receiving the Romanian National Order Legal Service in 2004, Temistocle Popa attained the rank of Knight.
Source: Life section
8.Where was Temistocle Popa buried?
- A.Bellu Cemetery
- B.Progresul Cemetery
- C.Sfânta Vineri Cemetery
- D.Ghencea Military CemeteryCorrect
After passing away in 2013, Temistocle Popa was laid to rest at Ghencea Military Cemetery in Bucharest.
Source: Death section
9.In which year was the film 'Kingdom in the Clouds', featuring music by Temistocle Popa, released?
- A.1972
- B.1971
- C.1969Correct
- D.1973
Temistocle Popa composed the music for the film 'Kingdom in the Clouds', which was released in 1969.
Source: List of film scores
10.Which of these films did Temistocle Popa NOT compose a score for in 1972?
- A.Ultimul cartușCorrect
- B.Sfînta Tereza și diavolii
- C.Veronica
- D.Cu mîinile curate
While the others were scored in 1972, 'Ultimul cartuș' was composed by Temistocle Popa in 1973.
Source: List of film scores
11.What is the title of the book written by Temistocle Popa?
- A.Melodii, melodii
- B.Duminică în familie
- C.Trecea fanfara militarăCorrect
- D.Secretul lui Bachus
Temistocle Popa is the author of the book titled 'Trecea fanfara militară', published in 1989.
Source: Books section
12.Which musician did Temistocle Popa work with early in his career?
- A.George Enescu
- B.Ion Voicu
- C.Dinu Lipatti
- D.Sergiu MalagambaCorrect
Early in his musical journey, Temistocle Popa worked alongside musicians such as Sergiu Malagamba and Ion Dacian.
Source: Life section
13.What year did Temistocle Popa die?
- A.2013Correct
- B.2004
- C.2010
- D.1989
The biography confirms that Temistocle Popa passed away in 2013.
Source: Death section
14.In which city did Temistocle Popa reside with his wife?
- A.Iași
- B.BucharestCorrect
- C.Timișoara
- D.Cluj-Napoca
Temistocle Popa lived in Bucharest with his wife, Cornelia Teodosiu.
Source: Life section
15.When did Temistocle Popa begin writing music for Romanian films?
- A.The early 1960sCorrect
- B.The mid-1970s
- C.The late 1960s
- D.The early 1950s
Temistocle Popa started his career in film music composition at the beginning of the 1960s.
Source: Life section
16.Which film did Temistocle Popa score in 1987?
- A.Duminică în familie
- B.Secretul lui NemesisCorrect
- C.Secretul lui Bachus
- D.Zbor periculos
The film score for 'Secretul lui Nemesis' was created by Temistocle Popa in 1987.
Source: List of film scores
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