Question

A vocal piece by this composer is based on the melody [read slowly] G, B-flat, high G, high B-flat, E-flat, A; that piece contains a two-note motif based on the sound of a neighbor’s medical device. This musician lived in the Amazon for five years to write a thesis on the icaro (15[2])songs of the Shipibo-Konibo people. In an interview, (15[1])this conductor cited the concept of (15[1])kavanah, or “intention,” as the major lesson imparted by longtime inspiration (*) Leonard Bernstein. This founder of the Accordion Foundation later led (-5[1])a Philippine orchestra in a performance of the score for Monster Hunter, (10[3])having been removed from the Berlin Philharmonic prior to its performance of Mahler’s 5th Symphony. For 10 points, name this disgraced conductor portrayed by Cate Blanchett in a (10[1])2022 Todd Field film. ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Lydia Tár [accept Lydia Tár or Linda Tarr; accept Hilda Gudnadottir before “Amazon” is read]
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
BenBuzzers KaramazovMagisters Ludi5115
Milan FernandezMilan et al.Cameron et al.5115
Andrew ZengCornell C++Rollin in from Sturgis, The Cheyne Gang5915
John BroussardHouston and friendsThe Enrique Trastamara Military Academy B6515
MarkBroken Imperial NomadsOxford Hornets86-5
Ani PerumallaWhat is BH! And you are asking me? BHSUHutto Hippos9810
S. A. ShenoyDr. Christopher Manners, MD - Samarra, IraqCornell B-9810
Tony ChenThe Passion According to C.H.Neg 5! Playing Quizbowl, Liddy Style9810
Mattias EhatammThe Vulture's Guide to BuzzParth et al.12610
DaoudOxford HornetsBroken Imperial Nomads13110

Summary

2023 BHSU @ Northwestern02/25/2023N6100%50%17%89.17
2023 BHSU @ Maryland03/11/2023N3100%67%0%71.00
2023 BHSU @ Berkeley03/18/2023N3100%67%0%82.67
2023 BHSU @ Yale04/08/2023N3100%100%0%57.33
2023 BHSU @ Yale04/08/2023N3100%33%33%98.00
2023 BHSU @ Sheffield04/15/2023Y2100%50%50%91.00
2023 BHSU Online04/15/2023Y4100%50%0%80.00
2023 BHSU @ Waterloo04/15/2023Y3100%33%0%91.67