Alphabet associations - I

[Don Petter]

As always, it seems, I may have two but an flummoxed by the third. I'm hazarding George Malcom for 1 and Carlos Malcom (b.1945) for 3. Wait a minute, something coming through on the cheating G channel - Malcom Laing for 2?

[subcontrabass]

As always, it seems, I may have two but an flummoxed by the third. I'm hazarding George Malcom for 1 and Carlos Malcom (b.1945) for 3. Wait a minute, something coming through on the cheating G channel - Malcom Laing for 2?

The Scottish theorist was Alexander Malcolm (1685-1763), author of the first work on musical theory written in English. The others were correct, so over to you for N.

[Don Petter]

The Scottish theorist was Alexander Malcolm (1685-1763), author of the first work on musical theory written in English. The others were correct, so over to you for N.

Ah! I should have known you'd be more methodical, with all three being surnames. OK - working on an N.

[Don Petter]

Which N was responsible for a seasonal pantomime and a mysterious dance, as well as a commotion in his final year?

[rubbernecker]

Which N was responsible for a seasonal pantomime and a mysterious dance, as well as a commotion in his final year?

Nielsen?

1. Aladdin
2. Working on it - I think from Maskarade
3. Commotio (1931)

[Norfolk Born]

Carl Nielsen - 'Cinderella' would be the pantomime and 'Commotio' his last composition, but I haven't worked out the reference to the dance.

[Don Petter]

Correct, rn. I thought that wouldn't hold you lot at bay for long, but I was being called for a meal at the time!


(I'm afraid 'Masquerade' was the dance. Strictly a masquerade ball, but I didn't want to make it too easy.)

Over to rubbernecker for O (nearly forgot to pass the baton).

[rubbernecker]

Correct, rn. I thought that wouldn't hold you lot at bay for long, but I was being called for a meal at the time!

So what ws the dance? Hindu dance from Aladdin? Or Cockerels from Maskarade? Or Elf dance from piano pieces? Or none of the foregoing...?

I'm going to get something to eat myself and will give some thought to O

EDIT : Thanks for explanation, Don!

[rubbernecker]

What O links the composer of voices with two French impressionists?

(Note: there are no unforced errors in the wording of the clue)

[Norfolk Born]

So here's something I think a bit simpler, which perhaps might go down well for the holiday period, which mirrors something I was asked to do for a local school.
All questions should be gettable - there's no point researching for really obscure connections cos almost nobody will be able to answer.

Some questions seem less simple, and less gettable, than others.

[BetweenTheStaves]

Osculation ?

[Norfolk Born]

Is it Claude O'Monet? Or his niece Berthe O'Degas? (Had you said two English impressionists, I would have suggested Jon O'Bremner).

[rubbernecker]

Strange, I was expecting a more sprightly response...

It's not that difficult. Three composers involved, one of whom wrote voices.

Once you have him, the rest should unravel fairly quickly.

[Norfolk Born]

Might it be 'Olympia'? (Ravel work inspired by Manet's painting)

[Norfolk Born]

Ondine - Ravel, Debussy and Chaminade?
(I have to log off now - things to do! Should my answer be correct, I'll post my 'P' question later this morning).