In a rehearsal for this opera, Tito Gobbi extinguished a fire on Maria Callas’ wig. Maria Jeritza (“HAIR-it-zuh”) began the tradition of performing an aria in this opera while lying down; after that aria, (-5[1])a character places a crucifix on a dead man’s heart. A portrait of the blonde Mary Magdalene is compared to the dark-haired title character (-5[1])of this opera (-5[1])in the aria “Recondita armonia.” (-5[1])This opera’s title character proclaims that she “lived for art” in the aria “Vissi d’arte,” before which Baron Scarpia (10[1])offers to save her lover, the painter Mario Cavaradossi, if she gives herself to him. For 10 points, (10[1])name this Giacomo Puccini (10[1])opera whose title singer jumps off (-5[1])the Castel Sant’Angelo. ■END■ (10[1]0[1])