Question
Yolanda Kondonassis and the Rochester Philharmonic premiered this composer's harp concerto in 2018. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this composer of blue cathedral. The "Fly Forward" movement of this composer's violin concerto depicts its dedicatee racing in the Olympics.
ANSWER: Jennifer Higdon [or Jennifer Elaine Higdon]
[10e] In 2010, Higdon's Violin Concerto won this American award typically given to classical composers, which is part of a collection of awards for achievements in "journalism, arts, and letters."
ANSWER: Pulitzer Prize for Music
[10m] Higdon's pieces rapid♦fire and running the edgE are pieces for this solo instrument. Marcel Moyse ("moh-EEZ") taught many contemporary performers of this instrument, including James Galway.
ANSWER: flute [or transverse flute]
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Data
Summary
Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
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2025 PACE NSC | 06/07/2025 | Y | 38 | 13.16 | 100% | 18% | 13% |