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Opera Screams 'I Love You'

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Over the centuries, opera has covered and uncovered virtually every facet of romantic love. Here are five operatic moments conveying everything from young love in bloom to the suspicions of fading romance; from the power of seduction to the depths of lifelong commitment; and, of course, eternal love that can only be achieved in death.

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Bruce Scott
Bruce Scott is supervising producer of World of Opera. He also produces NPR's long-running, annual special Chanukah Lights, with Susan Stamberg and Murray Horwitz.
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