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Madama Butterfly

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The tragic tale of Cio-Cio San, a Japanese geisha who falls in love with an American naval officer, leading to heartbreak and sorrow.

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Norma

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Bellini's opera follows the Druid priestess Norma who is torn between her duties and her forbidden love with a Roman proconsul, leading to tragedy.

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Carmen

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Set in Spain, this opera tells the story of the seductive Carmen and the downfall of Don José, a soldier who is lured away from his duty and his love.

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Il Trovatore

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A dark tale of passion and revenge featuring the troubadour Manrico, his beloved Leonora, and the vengeful gypsy Azucena.

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Otello

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Verdi's powerful interpretation of Shakespeare's tragedy, focusing on the Moorish general Otello's descent into jealousy and madness.

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Falstaff

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Verdi's last opera and a comedic masterpiece, based on Shakespeare's Sir John Falstaff and his misadventures in search of love and fortune.

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The Barber of Seville

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A comic opera that recounts the clever schemes of Figaro, the barber, as he helps Count Almaviva win the heart of Rosina.

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The Marriage of Figaro

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A continuation of the story of Figaro from 'The Barber of Seville', involving a series of comedic events around Count Almaviva's estate.

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Parsifal

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Wagner's solemn opera centered on the Arthurian knight Parsifal and his quest to restore the Holy Grail to its sanctity.

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Aida

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The love story between the Ethiopian princess Aida and the Egyptian commander Radamès, set against a backdrop of war and oppression.

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Don Giovanni

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The story of the legendary womanizer, Don Giovanni, his escapades, and eventual comeuppance.

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Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute)

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A fairy-tale opera about the adventures of Prince Tamino and the bird-catcher Papageno on their quest to rescue Pamina.

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Lohengrin

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An opera by Wagner telling the story of a mysterious knight, Lohengrin, who comes to protect a distressed maiden, Elsa, in Brabant.

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Elektra

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Strauss's intense opera about Elektra's quest for revenge against her mother, Klytemnestra, for the murder of her father, Agamemnon.

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Rigoletto

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The tragic story of a hunchbacked court jester, Rigoletto, and his daughter Gilda, and their dealings with the lecherous Duke of Mantua.

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Turandot

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An opera set in China about Princess Turandot, who poses three riddles to her suitors; a mysterious prince ultimately wins her heart.

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La Bohème

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Focuses on the lives of several bohemians in Paris, following their love and loss, particularly the romance between Rodolfo and Mimì.

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La Traviata

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The story of Violetta, a Parisian courtesan who sacrifices her own happiness for the man she loves, Alfredo Germont.

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Fidelio

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Beethoven's only opera, which tells the story of Leonore, who disguises herself as a prison guard to rescue her husband from death.

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Tosca

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An intense narrative of love, betrayal, and politics, centered around the singer Floria Tosca and her lover, the artist Mario Cavaradossi.

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