This opera’s third act begins with the first violins playing quiet staccato sixteenth note Gs that sweep up and down through four octaves. This opera’s title character is represented by its opening leitmotif, “short A, A-sharp, B, C-sharp, B.” (-5[1])It's not Norma, but a chorus in this opera repeatedly shouts, “Guerra [pause] guerra [pause] guerra, guerra, guerra!” A character in this opera sings “L’aborrita rivale a me sfuggia” before the Judgement Scene, where her love interest (*) refuses to speak in his own defense. This opera’s lead soprano implores, “Numi, pietà” because she is torn between love for her father and for her soon-to-be lover. After hearing of an invasion led by Amonasro, this opera's title (10[1])character sings “Ritorna vincitor.” For 10 points, name this Verdi opera about a love triangle between Amneris, Radamès, and the title Ethiopian princess. ■END■