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Who was one of the first people to write opera in German?

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Franz Schubert

Why did Mozart write operas in German?

• To impress the German audience

• To make it easier for German singers

• To allow German-speakers to enjoy his comedic operas

• To follow the trend of German plays

In which years did Mozart live?

• 1791-1856

• 1756-1791

• 1702-1778

• 1652-1708

What was Richard Wagner known for?

• Writing Italian opera

• Composing huge operas

• Creating opera sets and costumes

• Writing about German opera

What did Wagner call his concept of total immersion in opera?

• Gesamtkunstwerk

• Kunstwerk

• Gesamtkunst

• Werkgesamtkunst

What was a significant aspect of Wagner's operas regarding audience experience?

• Audience participation

• Total immersion

• Interactive storytelling

• Silent performances

What did Wagner create for his operas?

• A new type of instrument

• A custom-built theatre

• A new style of painting

• A new type of dance

What themes are often found in Verdi's operas?

• Danger and adventure

• Science fiction and fantasy

• Love stories and heroism

• Mystery and horror

In what years did Giuseppe Verdi live?

• 1813-1901

• 1812-1885

• 1822-1891

• 1836-1915