Alphabet associations - I

[subcontrabass]

Hmmm ... is the French timpanist a composer for timpani?

There are probably parts for timpani in his works, but most seem to involve a lot of other instruments and/or voices.

[amateur51]

There are probably parts for timpani in his works, but most seem to involve a lot of other instruments and/or voices.

I understand.

While waiting for scb's answer I discovered François-André Danican Philidor who composed a March for Two Kettle Drums and was a considerable chess player

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fran%C3%A7ois-Andr%C3%A9_Danican_Philidor

He sounds to have been a fascinating character and so, although scb's answer was disappointing from the point of view of solving his puzzle, I do not regard my moments with M. Philidor as being time wasted

[vinteuil]

I understand.

While waiting for scb's answer I discovered François-André Danican Philidor who composed a March for Two Kettle Drums and was a considerable chess player

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fran%C3%A7ois-Andr%C3%A9_Danican_Philidor

He sounds to have been a fascinating character and so, although scb's answer was disappointing from the point of view of solving his puzzle, I do not regard my moments with M. Philidor as being time wasted

... and I'm sure you remembered the opening scene in Diderot's le Neveu de Rameau which mentions the chess-playing of "Philidor le subtil"...

[amateur51]

Well now, it appears the Berlioz was quite a percussionist and a considerable composer of course - is he the chap I'm after?

[amateur51]

... and I'm sure you remembered the opening scene in Diderot's le Neveu de Rameau which mentions the chess-playing of "Philidor le subtil"...

I make it a point never to read subtitles, m'Lord

[subcontrabass]

Well now, it appears the Berlioz was quite a percussionist and a considerable composer of course - is he the chap I'm after?

No, you should be looking for one who is still alive.

[mercia]

(2) Riccardo's father

is that Riccardo Chailly ?

[subcontrabass]

is that Riccardo Chailly ?

That is the correct Riccardo.

[mercia]

looks like Lucy has set certain people to music

http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/2003/feb/10/guardianobituaries.artsobituaries

[subcontrabass]

looks like Lucy has set certain people to music

http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/2003/...artsobituaries

Getting very warm.

[amateur51]

No, you should be looking for one who is still alive.

Of course!

[Nick Armstrong]

... and I'm sure you remembered the opening scene in Diderot's le Neveu de Rameau which mentions the chess-playing of "Philidor le subtil"...

[Nick Armstrong]

Now for something completely different:

an I to link:

(1) a French timpanist and composer;
(2) Riccardo's father;
(3) some Thoughts

I guess it's Ionseco

In 1982, Luciano Chailly collaborated with Eugène Ionesco, setting to music his "anti- comedy" La Cantratice Calva (The Bald Prima Donna).

[subcontrabass]

I guess it's Ionseco

In 1982, Luciano Chailly collaborated with Eugène Ionesco, setting to music his "anti- comedy" La Cantratice Calva (The Bald Prima Donna).

One down, two to go.

[amateur51]

I guess it's Ionseco

In 1982, Luciano Chailly collaborated with Eugène Ionesco, setting to music his "anti- comedy" La Cantratice Calva (The Bald Prima Donna).

Cor bravo Caliban