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Operatic Madness
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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
10 Q
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jouen58
Aug 29 04
882 plays
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Humperdinck's "Hansel und Gretel"
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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
15 Q
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jouen58
Dec 03 04
522 plays
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Easy Peasy "Cav/Pag" quiz
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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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Average
10 Q
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JsusFreak
Apr 25 08
135 plays
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Opera all' Inferno
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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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Very Difficult
10 Q
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jouen58
Jan 23 06
153 plays
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Copland's "The Tender Land"
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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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Impossible
10 Q
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vtechbeaver
Feb 26 04
78 plays
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Museum of the African-American Diva
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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
10 Q
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triviasoprano
Feb 10 07
183 plays
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Sleepless at the Opera
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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
10 Q
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jouen58
Sep 24 07
336 plays
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Opera Since the Second World War
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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
15 Q
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stedman
Sep 07 03
384 plays
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A Date With the Devil
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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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Tough
10 Q
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jouen58
Oct 23 04
222 plays
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"Moonstruck" at the Opera
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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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Very Difficult
10 Q
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jouen58
Aug 20 04
237 plays
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Which Opera Are They From? 2
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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
15 Q
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stedman
Oct 18 02
885 plays
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Operas Based on Shakespeare's Plays
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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
15 Q
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stedman
Aug 02 02
807 plays
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Rossini's "Il Barbiere di Siviglia"
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A quiz about Rossini's eternally popular comic masterpiece, based on the play by Beaumarchais. Good Luck!
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Tough
20 Q
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jouen58
May 17 03
309 plays
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S/He Loves Me Not
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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
10 Q
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Triviasoprano
Sep 17 04
273 plays
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Which Opera are they from?
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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
15 Q
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stedman
Aug 16 02
1236 plays
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Operantics II
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This second installment of operantics, concerning opera and the natural world, is not only for canary fanciers. Hold on!
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Difficult
10 Q
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hairymuscles
Aug 18 01
213 plays
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Carmina Burana
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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
20 Q
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Triviasoprano
Sep 27 04
414 plays
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Poulenc's " Dialogues des Carmelites"
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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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Difficult
20 Q
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jouen58
Jul 01 03
144 plays
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Schubert's Songs
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Here's a quiz on Schubert-Lieder, some of the greatest art songs ever composed.
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Average
10 Q
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dobrov
May 05 02
387 plays
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The Singer from Valhalla - James Morris
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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
10 Q
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CariM0952
Feb 28 08
114 plays
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Opera Divas: part 2
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Here are some great ladies of opera. This is a follow up to my first quiz about opera divas.
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Tough
10 Q
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Elaine37
Dec 12 04
261 plays
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Opera Plots
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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
10 Q
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Pat6789
Feb 22 00
2082 plays
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Operatic Fundamentals
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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
10 Q
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Triviasoprano
Aug 27 04
363 plays
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In Concert: Dame Screechy Cantatrice, Soprano
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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
10 Q
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Triviasoprano
Aug 21 04
333 plays
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"Opera, or the Undoing of Women"
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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
15 Q
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triviasoprano
Apr 22 04
276 plays
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Opera Trivia
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If you love opera this quiz may appeal to you ... if you aren't familiar with opera perhaps this will be an interesting introduction.
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Tough
10 Q
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thejazzkickazz
Feb 18 01
996 plays
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Opera Characters Behaving Badly
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Ten characters from opera who behave less than nobly will describe themselves. You guess who they are.
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Easy
10 Q
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fdgla
Dec 01 02
453 plays
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Roles for Mezzo Sopranos
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Most of the time the mezzo is the soprano's maid, old auntie, sidekick, or sometimes lover, if she plays a man. Yet there are lots of memorable roles for these rich voices.
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Average
10 Q
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dobrov
Nov 30 01
447 plays
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Who Composed These Operas?
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Do you think you know who composed some of the more famous operas?
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Average
10 Q
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ladymacb29
May 31 00
1380 plays
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Who Composed What?
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I give you the opera, you give me the composer. Easy as that!
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Average
10 Q
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jennie0409
Dec 01 03
2019 plays
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