This composer included the “Octopus aria” in an opera that opens with an invisible choir singing a "Hymn to the Sun" and involves Osaka's plot to kidnap the title character. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this composer of the opera Iris. This composer wrote a verismo opera in which Alfio kills Turiddu in a duel, which is often performed alongside a fellow composer's opera Pagliacci.
ANSWER: Pietro Mascagni
[10e] In Cavalleria Rusticana, the aria “Voi lo sapete” is sung by Santuzza, who sings in this vocal range. Coloratura and spinto are classifications for this highest standard vocal type.
ANSWER: soprano
[10h] In this other Mascagni opera, the title character and Suzel sing the Act 2 “Cherry Duet.” This opera's title character is a wealthy landowner who is comforted by Beppe and Federico.
ANSWER: L'amico Fritz
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