Question

This composer’s head was said to be “full of maggots” by a collaborator when he called for a carillon in one piece, which features a solo harp interlude representing the title king’s son. In another work by this composer, a high solo trumpet accompanies the aria “The trumpet shall sound.” The death of Jonathan is mourned by a “Dead March”in one of this composer’s oratorios, which often were paired with libretti by Charles Jennens. An opening E minor Sinfony and “pastoral symphony” Pifa are included in one work by this composer, which allegedly inspired George II to stand during its “Hallelujah Chorus.” (10[2])For (10[2])10 points, name this composer of the oratorios Saul and Messiah. ■END■

ANSWER: George Frideric Handel
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Lucas Shedlock (DII)PrincetonColumbia A10110
Andrew Yang (UG)Columbia BPenn10110
Patrick Torre (DII)MarylandFordham10210
Ashish KumbhardareRowanLehigh10210

Summary

2023 ACF Fall (Rutgers)10/14/2023Y4100%0%0%101.50