Question
This composer responded to an official reprimand by writing several baryton trios for a prince to perform. A melody beginning (read slowly) “long G, short A, B, A” appears in the Poco adagio second movement of a piece by this composer dedicated to Count Erdödy. This composer wrote collections nicknamed “Russian” and “Sun” while employed by the Esterházy court. It’s not Beethoven, but a piece by this composer nicknamed “Emperor” was the basis for the national anthem of Germany. This composer is credited with pioneering a chamber music genre where a cello and viola are joined by two violins. For 10 points, name this Austrian “father of the string quartet.” ■END■
ANSWER: Joseph Haydn [or Franz Joseph Haydn]
<Classical Music>
= Average correct buzz position
Buzzes
| Player | Team | Opponent | Buzz Position | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Nucci (DII) | UCLA E | Claremont C | 55 | 10 |
| Scarlet Rutter (DII) | Claremont A | UCLA A | 71 | 10 |
| Rahul Jogadhenu (DII) | UCLA C | USC | 72 | 10 |
| Adam Hermann (DII) | Claremont B | UCLA D | 76 | 10 |
| Ivan Karp (UG) | UCLA B | UCSD | 76 | 10 |
Summary
| 2024 ACF Fall at Cornell | fall | Y | 10 | 60% | 0% | 0% | 77.17 |
| 2024 ACF Fall at Ohio State | fall | Y | 6 | 100% | 0% | 33% | 88.83 |
| 2024 ACF Fall at Washington | fall | Y | 1 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 43.00 |
| 2024 ACF Fall at Georgia | fall | Y | 9 | 67% | 0% | 44% | 86.17 |
| 2024 ACF Fall at North Carolina | fall | Y | 9 | 100% | 0% | 22% | 92.33 |
| 2024 ACF Fall at Claremont Colleges | fall | Y | 5 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 70.00 |
| 2024 ACF Fall at Rutgers | fall | Y | 8 | 75% | 0% | 25% | 76.33 |
| 2024 ACF Fall at Illinois | fall | Y | 9 | 78% | 0% | 0% | 71.00 |