Question

In an opera with this title, one character introduces a friend in an aria named for “[that friend] svaria sulla bocca viva,” after which that friend praises her as “la biondinetta.” A composer wrote, “Let him compose, I will compose. The audience will decide,” after being accused of stealing the libretto of an opera with this title. A deleted act in an opera with this title is referenced (-5[1])by a derogatory mention of a “moscardino di Viscontino,” and was cut to likely beat a rival (-5[1])to that opera’s completion. A tenor in an opera with this title often sings a unison, perdendosi high C to end a (*) duet whose female soloist is “bathed in moonlight.” (-5[1])Giuseppe (-5[1])Giacosa resigned three times (-5[1])as a librettist for an opera with this title based on an Henri Murger (“mur-ZHAY”) novel. That opera (10[1])spurred Ruggero Leoncavallo to rewrite his own opera with this title to focus on Marcello and Musetta. (-5[1])For 10 points, (10[1])name this opera in which “O soave fanciulla” (“o SWAH-vay fahn-CHOO-lah”) is sung by Rodolfo (10[1])and Mimi. (10[1])■END■ (10[5])

ANSWER: La bohème [prompt on Mimì Pinson by asking “what was its original title?”]
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2023 Chicago Open08/05/2023Y9100%0%67%165.00

Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Justin WytmarDon't be Afraid, the Clown's Afraid TooI would prefer not to67-5
Ethan Ashbrook[moderator voice] yes that is so tenpointscore! is your team feeling bonuspilled?Hang et al., Robert Browning84-5
Tejas RajeBHSUCurse you, Periplus the Platypus!114-5
Steven YuanEvans Hall destruction awaiterswave2: trimming membership codes 9655377758gp115-5
Milan FernandezThe CanadiansQuasicrystal Silence119-5
Matt JacksonThe Plague (anime)" was redirected to: "Oran High School Host Clubremembrance of lost time13610
Chris RayTeach Us to Outgrow Our LadnessIn Search of Things Past153-5
Tracy MirkinThe Catastrophic Implosion of Packet SubI prefer really not to speak. If I speak I’m in big trouble15610
Earthflax GeologybuzzerThe anti-STOON-dahl cabal (the tall Keyal et al.)Saint Peter Andre 300016810
Halle FriedmanIn Search of Things PastTeach Us to Outgrow Our Ladness17010
John LawrenceCurse you, Periplus the Platypus!BHSU17110
Alexander Nerowave2: trimming membership codes 9655377758gpEvans Hall destruction awaiters17110
Jason ChengI would prefer not toDon't be Afraid, the Clown's Afraid Too17110
Vittal BhatQuasicrystal SilenceThe Canadians17110
Charles HangHang et al., Robert Browning[moderator voice] yes that is so tenpointscore! is your team feeling bonuspilled?17110