Grand Opera, People and Places

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1. There was, until recently, a trio of famous singers that were referred to as "The Three Tenors". Which of the following was NOT a member? Placido Domingo Luciano Pavarotti Jose Carreras Enrico Caruso

2. One of the most famous opera houses in the world is in Milan, Italy. What is its name? The Met Covent Garden Lyric Theater La Scala

3. One of the most performed operas in the world is "Madame Butterfly". Where is this opera set? Ancient Persia San Francisco Japan Paris

4. Richard Wagner wrote a series of four operas known collectively as: The Ring of the Nibelung The Fourth Estate The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse The Spear of Destiny

5. In what year was the Metropolitan Opera, New York founded? 1880 1901 1898 1908

6. John McCormack was arguably the greatest ________ Tenor of all time. American Helden ( German ) Irish Italian

7. Ludwig van Beethoven wrote one opera, "Fidelio". How many overtures did he write for it? three four two one

8. What is it called when a female plays the role of a male character in an opera? Cross dresser Trouser role Good makeup Perverse

9. Which instrument came first? Electronic Keyboard Piano Harpsichord Hammond organ

10. The role of the planter in "South Pacific' was played by which leading Metropolitan Opera Bass? Ezio Pinza Cesare Siepi Feodor Chaliapin Samuel Ramey