Tossup
An opera by this composer ends with a declaration that “he laughs well who laughs the final laugh,” which is then repeated in a fugue. Leonie Rysanek substituted for Maria Callas in the 1959 Met premiere of an opera by this composer, performing as a character who was also one of Shirley Verrett’s first soprano roles. The title character of an opera by this composer sings about the meaning of “honor” while drinking at a Windsor inn. In an opera by this composer, a character sings the “Ave Maria” before being strangled to death. Until 2015, performers at the Met wore blackface to play a character in an opera by this composer who stabs himself next to his wife Desdemona. For 10 points, name this Italian composer whose Shakespearan operas include Macbeth and Otello. ■END■
Buzzes
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | TUH | Conv. % | Neg % | Average Buzz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2025-02-01 | 3 | 33% | 67% | 134.00 |
| Great Lakes | 2025-02-01 | 6 | 83% | 0% | 120.40 |
| Lower Mid-Atlantic | 2025-02-01 | 6 | 67% | 33% | 114.50 |
| Midwest | 2025-02-01 | 6 | 83% | 33% | 114.20 |
| North | 2025-02-01 | 3 | 67% | 0% | 102.50 |
| Northeast | 2025-02-01 | 5 | 80% | 0% | 85.75 |
| Overflow | 2025-02-01 | 5 | 100% | 0% | 99.20 |
| Pacific Northwest | 2025-02-01 | 2 | 100% | 50% | 128.50 |
| South Central | 2025-02-01 | 2 | 100% | 0% | 130.00 |
| Southeast | 2025-02-01 | 4 | 75% | 25% | 97.00 |
| UK | 2025-02-01 | 10 | 80% | 10% | 101.25 |
| Upper Mid-Atlantic | 2025-02-01 | 8 | 88% | 0% | 95.29 |
| Upstate NY | 2025-02-01 | 3 | 0% | 100% |