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[1])songs of the Shipibo-Konibo people. In an interview, this conductor cited the concept of 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, 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■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Lydia Tár [accept Lydia Tár or Linda Tarr; accept Hilda Gudnadottir before “Amazon” is read]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
BenBuzzers KaramazovMagisters Ludi5115
MarkBroken Imperial NomadsOxford Hornets86-5
DaoudOxford HornetsBroken Imperial Nomads13110

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