Quiz #14: Prize Awarded (Now With Answer)

May 1, 2008 • Weekly Quiz • 2 • Previous | Next

UPDATE:Huge thanks to reader Celeste for pointing out that Miss Mussel actually forgot to give the answer in the original post. A thousand apologies to all those left hanging in suspense all this time. The mystery piece is Rhapsodie pour orchestre et clarinette principale by Debussy. Also known as Premiere Rhapsody, the piece was composed in 1910 for piano and clarinet and then orchestrated in 1911. The recording used is this one, with George Pieterson playing the solo part. It’s two discs for the price of one. How can you resist?

Miss Mussel moved the goalposts halfway through this week’s contest and decided, due to the volume of responses, that a draw was in order. Since no objections were voiced yesterday, she is going to assume that no one’s panties are in a bunch.

Follow the drama of the draw in this Pulitzer Prize grade photoessay. (Thank you Photobooth)

THE SHORT LIST
(aka everyone who guessed correctly)

THE OFFICIAL OM SEED CORN HAT

THE WINNER

THE PRIZE
William Hughes, MegaRuler of Quiz #14, gets to choose the piece for an upcoming quiz. Hurrah!

Thanks to all that participated this week and a shout out to all those that listened but were not up on clarinet rep. Next week just might be your week to shine.

Until then, adieu and bon weekend from the OM Quiz.