Question

A vocal piece by this composer is based on the melody [read slowly] G, B-flat, high G, high B-flat, G-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 songs of the Shipibo-Konibo (15[1])people. (15[1])In an interview, this conductor cited the concept (15[1])of kavanah, or “intention,” as the major lesson imparted by longtime inspiration (*) Leonard Bernstein. (-5[1])This founder of the Accordion Foundation later led a Philippine orchestra in a performance of the score for Monster Hunter, having been removed from the Berlin Philharmonic (10[1])prior to its performance of Mahler’s 5th Symphony. For 10 points, name this disgraced conductor portrayed by Cate Blanchett (10[1])in a 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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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Alston BoydChicago B+OSU5515
Ned TagtmeierChicago AIllinois5615
Taylor HarveyMojo ShojoWUSTL6415
Will AlstonAmartya Senpai Notice MeMichigan78-5
Patrick QuionPurdueEpic10510
Chris SimsNorthwesternBrownstein et al.12410
Conor ThompsonMichiganAmartya Senpai Notice Me13110

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2023 BHSU @ Northwestern02/25/2023Y6100%50%17%89.17
2023 BHSU @ Maryland03/11/2023Y3100%67%0%71.00
2023 BHSU @ Berkeley03/18/2023Y3100%67%0%82.67
2023 BHSU @ Yale04/08/2023Y3100%33%33%98.00
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