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“Tristan und Isolde”: An opera written by Richard Wagner based on an ill-fated romance.

Verdi, Giuseppe: Italian composer known for his beautiful melodies, including those found in “Rigoletto” (1851), “Il Trovatore” (1853) and “La Traviata” (1853).

verismo: Literally translated from Italian as “realism,” in opera it translates to themes of violence and melodrama.

Wagner, Richard: German-born composer known for continuing music throughout entire scenes of his operas, which include “The Flying Dutchman” (1843).