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Opera

Quiz: How much do you know about 'La Boheme'?

Given its popularity, opera fans should know 'La Boheme' inside and out, right? So here's a little quiz on this familiar favorite. We'll start off with some easier ones -- but by the end, the questions may test the knowledge of even the most devoted Boheme-ophile.

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Mozart's 'Magic Flute': an animated plot summary

Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 8 p.m., we'll air the Minnesota Opera's production of Mozart's 'The Magic Flute'. But what is 'The Magic Flute' all about? A new video from Classical MPR provides a plot summary of the iconic opera.

Met Opera: Verdi's 'Aida'

Aida, by Giuseppe Verdi, is one of the world's best-known operas. At one time, it led off the so-called "ABC" operas — the three most-performed operas at the Met (Aida, Boheme, and Carmen, in that order.)

Slideshow: Met Opera's "Hansel & Gretel"

On Saturday, January 3, at noon, we'll air Richard Jones's haunting yet witty production of "Hansel and Gretel," in a live broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera, starring Aleksandra Kurzak as Gretel and Christine Rice as Hansel.

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Met Opera: The Merry Widow

On Saturday, January 17, at noon, we'll air Franz Lehar's enchanting operetta, "The Merry Widow," in a live broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera. It stars the great Renee Fleming as the beguiling femme fatale who captivates all of Paris.

Birge's Picks: Opera connections

Check out John Birge's picks for music, opera and more. From a coffee chain's opera connection to a song fit for presidential inaugurations, there's plenty of music and news to explore this week.