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Operatic Madness  
| Some have called opera itself a "demented" art form. Certainly, the subject of madness is a recurrent theme in many operas, particularly the ones featured here. Good Luck! |
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Difficult
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10Q |
660 plays |
Aug 29 04 |
jouen58
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Humperdinck's "Hansel und Gretel" 
| A quiz on Humperdinck's beloved fairy-tale opera based on the story by the Brothers Grimm. Along with Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker" ballet, this work has become a Yuletide tradition. Enjoy! |
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Difficult
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15Q |
447 plays |
Dec 03 04 |
jouen58
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Easy Peasy "Cav/Pag" quiz 
| Here's a quiz about two of my favorite operas (that are often performed back to back), "Cavalleria Rusticana" by Mascagni and "Pagliacci" by Leoncavallo. |
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Tough
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10Q |
87 plays |
Apr 25 08 |
JsusFreak
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| 4 |
The Singer from Valhalla - James Morris 
| Once in a while an operatic singer comes to 'own' a role... for many of us, James Morris is the quintessential Wotan. But who is this James Morris?
Please rate the quiz when you are done - thanks! |
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Average
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10Q |
84 plays |
Feb 28 08 |
CariM0952
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Museum of the African-American Diva 
| Just in time for Black History Month (February) in the US, today is the grand opening of the Museum of the African-American Diva in Quizzyland. Come, let me take you on a private tour! |
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Very Difficult
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10Q |
123 plays |
Feb 10 07 |
triviasoprano
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| 6 |
Opera all' Inferno 
| A number of illustrious denizens of Dante's classic "Inferno" have been the subject of an opera (or two). Test your knowledge of both opera and Dante. Good Luck! |
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Difficult
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10Q |
120 plays |
Jan 23 06 |
jouen58
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| 7 |
Opera Divas: part 2 
| Here are some great ladies of opera. This is a follow up to my first quiz about opera divas. |
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Tough
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10Q |
183 plays |
Dec 12 04 |
Elaine37
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| 8 |
Copland's "The Tender Land" 
| This quiz is about the opera "The Tender Land" by Aaron Copland. This quiz covers from the beginning of the first act until the first interaction between Laurie, Martin and Top. |
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Very Difficult
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10Q |
48 plays |
Feb 26 04 |
vtechbeaver
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Poulenc's " Dialogues des Carmelites" 
| Poulenc's opera about courage and faith in the face of terror and human brutality is one of the 20th century's greatest operas and features one of the most devastating final scenes of any opera. |
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Tough
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20Q |
111 plays |
Jul 01 03 |
jouen58
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| 10 |
Operantics II 
| This second installment of operantics, concerning opera and the natural world, is not only for canary fanciers. Hold on! |
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Difficult
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10Q |
159 plays |
Aug 18 01 |
hairymuscles
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Sleepless at the Opera  
| Some of the greatest moments in opera occur when some person or persons are unable to sleep. Here are some notable examples. This quiz is dedicated to the late, great Luciano Pavarotti. Enjoy! |
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Average
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10Q |
225 plays |
Sep 24 07 |
jouen58
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S/He Loves Me Not  
| I hope you have a box of tissues handy because this quiz is all about identifying those pitiful opera characters who fail to be loved by those whom they love. (Sniff) |
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Tough
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10Q |
183 plays |
Sep 17 04 |
Triviasoprano
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| 13 |
A Date With the Devil  
| The Prince of Darkness makes a personal appearance in quite a number of operas, and is even the title character of a few. I hope you will enjoy this devil of a quiz; Good Luck! |
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Average
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10Q |
132 plays |
Oct 23 04 |
jouen58
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| 14 |
Opera Since the Second World War  
| Opera is sometimes said to be a dying art. This quiz hopes to show the reverse, by highlighting some of the composers worldwide who have added to the repertoire, from the 1940s into the first years of the twenty-first century. |
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Tough
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15Q |
303 plays |
Sep 07 03 |
stedman
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| 15 |
"Moonstruck" at the Opera  
| The moon plays an important part in many operas, both symbolically and as a plot device; here are some notable examples. (NOTE- this quiz is not about the 1987 film "Moonstruck", though it is mentioned here). Enjoy! |
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Difficult
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10Q |
156 plays |
Aug 20 04 |
jouen58
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Which Opera are they from?  
| I'll give you the names of some operatic characters - you have to say in which opera they appear. Most are well known, but there are a few teasers thrown in as well. |
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Average
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15Q |
1011 plays |
Aug 16 02 |
stedman
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Which Opera Are They From? 2  
| Following on from my last quiz on this subject, a similar mix of the well-known to the downright obscure. Just match the characters with the opera in which they appear. |
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Average
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15Q |
714 plays |
Oct 18 02 |
stedman
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| 18 |
Operas Based on Shakespeare's Plays  
| Many of the world's greatest composers have been attracted to Shakespeare's plays as the basis for their operas. This quiz covers some of the most famous, as well as other rather more obscure examples of the genre. |
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Tough
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15Q |
675 plays |
Aug 02 02 |
stedman
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| 19 |
Carmina Burana  
| If you've heard bits and pieces of ?Carmina Burana? before and are eager to know/learn more about it, here is your chance! |
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Tough
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20Q |
348 plays |
Sep 27 04 |
Triviasoprano
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Rossini's "Il Barbiere di Siviglia"  
| A quiz about Rossini's eternally popular comic masterpiece, based on the play by Beaumarchais. Good Luck! |
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Tough
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20Q |
228 plays |
May 17 03 |
jouen58
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Schubert's Songs 
| Here's a quiz on Schubert-Lieder, some of the greatest art songs ever composed. |
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Tough
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10Q |
324 plays |
May 05 02 |
dobrov
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In Concert: Dame Screechy Cantatrice, Soprano 
| Renowned international opera star Dame Screechy Cantatrice (Kan-ta-TREE-che) will sing her U.S. debut recital FREE OF CHARGE at the Quizzyland Concert Hall (with Mittens Bangem at the piano) tonight! Take this quiz to review proper concert etiquette. |
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Easy
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10Q |
306 plays |
Aug 21 04 |
Triviasoprano
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Operatic Fundamentals 
| Here is an opera quiz that does not ask you to match a composer, character, or aria to the name of an opera! This is a chance for the Quizzyland operaphobe to learn more about the operatic art form. |
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Average
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10Q |
300 plays |
Aug 27 04 |
Triviasoprano
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| 24 |
Opera Plots 
| Match the plot with the opera. For extra credit, you can sing to yourself your favorite aria from the opera you select as your answer. |
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Average
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10Q |
1797 plays |
Feb 22 00 |
Pat6789
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"Opera, or the Undoing of Women" 
| In "Opera, ..." Catherine Clement proposes that opera is a misogynistic genre in which its predominantly male composers treat their female characters badly. After identifying the following characters according to what they say, you be the judge! |
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Average
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15Q |
231 plays |
Apr 22 04 |
triviasoprano
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| 26 |
Opera Characters Behaving Badly 
| Ten characters from opera who behave less than nobly will describe themselves. You guess who they are. |
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Easy
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10Q |
363 plays |
Dec 01 02 |
fdgla
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Name That Opera! (19th & 20th century) 
| Alright, you opera buffs: I will quote an aria or ensemble from an opera, and you tell me the opera in which it would be found. Good luck! |
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Average
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15Q |
315 plays |
Mar 29 04 |
triviasoprano
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| 28 |
20th Century Opera 
| Test your knowledge of 20th century operas. |
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Average
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10Q |
228 plays |
Feb 18 03 |
drtravel47
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| 29 |
Obscure Operas and Their Composers 
| I'll give you the opera, you give me the LAST name of the composer. |
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Difficult
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10Q |
354 plays |
Sep 19 00 |
ladymacb29
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| 30 |
Opera For Beginners 
| This is a simple quiz on Opera for the casual opera fan, or those who are just beginning to learn about opera. Have hope- the hardest question is the first one. |
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Average
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10Q |
618 plays |
May 10 03 |
Sarah606
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