Alphabet associations - I

[rubbernecker]

Well, I just knew it was Nono (pub quiz mode again!) but rubbernecker has more knowledge than me with regard to Intoleranza so I'm willing for him to continue with O as I have nothing prepared and today is a Rugby afternoon! (England v Italy just started and then it's Scotland v Wales)

No, No...

It was entirely Anna's brilliance, I insist on her being honoured with O

[Anna]

No, No...

It was entirely Anna's brilliance, I insist on her being honoured with O

Oh, No, No, I've got to think of an O !!! Give us a bit of time then to get brain in gear. Talk amongst yourselves (preferably about Pink Floyd)

[Nick Armstrong]

Anna, If I were a woman and you were a man I think I'd want your babies.

Steady on rubbernecker, you'll have Caliban telling us to get a room again!

Good job I read the whole thread since I went away, I was going to say something similar. Rubbers, this is the 21st century - I'm sure something can be arranged with suitable medical advice.

Talking of 21st century families, I just met a mutual friend during my trip out - baleful news about which I shall write you a PM as this seems to be a reliable forum for communicating with you!!!

[rubbernecker]

Talking of 21st century families, I just met a mutual friend during my trip out - baleful news about which I shall write you a PM as this seems to be a reliable forum for communicating with you!!!

Sounds most intriguing... but yes, given the soap-opera prurience with which some of us appear to be afflicted, best keep it as a PM

[rubbernecker]

Nono - purveyor of the most beautiful dissonances

You could convert me, Tapiola. Any recommended recordings?

[Anna]

OK, this is really simple (England playing very well btw) and is all I could come up with. You'll get it within minutes I know.

What O (and one varient) is common to a Ballet, an Opera, an Orchestral piece and a Film?

[Pianorak]

. . . and then it's Scotland v Wales)

Pob lwc am heno! Cymru am byth.

[Anna]

Pob lwc am heno! Cymru am byth.

Diolch yn fawr! Siarad Cymraeg?

[mangerton]

Certainly was, from the age of 14, perhaps less so now. I imagine there are quite a few closet Floydies frequenting these boards. And I happen to know Caliban is a big fan of 'Wish You Were Here'.

As am I. I've been a fan since "Piper".

Nick Mason's book is well worth a read.

[Tapiola]

OK, this is really simple (England playing very well btw) and is all I could come up with. You'll get it within minutes I know.

What O (and one varient) is common to a Ballet, an Opera, an Orchestral piece and a Film?

Orpheus?

Ballet (Stravinsky), opera (Monteverdi - Orfeo), Orchestral Piece (Liszt), Film (Cocteau - Orfee)

[Don Petter]

OK, this is really simple (England playing very well btw) and is all I could come up with. You'll get it within minutes I know.

What O (and one varient) is common to a Ballet, an Opera, an Orchestral piece and a Film?

Without thinking too hard, I would have thought Orpheus must have appeared in all four guises?

[Anna]

I guess it could be Orpheus, but it ain't I'm afraid. The varient is not an O but a relation. England are slaughtering Italy at the moment (and that's not a clue!)

[rubbernecker]

Othello would fit too, as would Ondine/Undine

[Anna]

Othello would fit too

No, not Othello. Think something less classical, more prosaic.

[rubbernecker]

No, not Othello. Think something less classical, more prosaic.

Orange?

With a variant in the form of The Miraculous Mandarin?