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A C major aria that introduces this character is considered one of the most difficult baritone arias because of its constant eighth notes in 6-8 meter at an allegro vivace tempo. This character sings “Non più andrai” to mock (15[1])the military career of Cherubino. In one opera, the servant Marcellina attempts to (*) marry this character only to learn that she and Bartolo are his long-lost parents. This title character helps Count Almaviva court Rosina (10[2])at the end of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville. For 10 points, name this character whose “marriage” is depicted in a Mozart opera. ■END■

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