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 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 a Philippine orchestra in a performance of the score for Monster Hunter, (10[2])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 2022 Todd Field film. ■END■

ANSWER: Lydia Tár [accept Lydia Tár or Linda Tarr; accept Hilda Gudnadottir before “Amazon” is read]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Andrew ZengCornell C++Rollin in from Sturgis, The Cheyne Gang5915
John BroussardHouston and friendsThe Enrique Trastamara Military Academy B6515
S. A. ShenoyDr. Christopher Manners, MD - Samarra, IraqCornell B-9810
Ani PerumallaWhat is BH! And you are asking me? BHSUHutto Hippos9810

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