After a brilliantly collaborative start, the cher public fell just short of deciphering the complete Beim Schlafengehen quiz, though several of you did very well indeed. The results after the jump.

Most surprising, perhaps, is that every single one of you missed the elusive Number 10, and your doyenne expects to witness a good deal of facepalming when she reveals the mystery singer’s identity.

Now, for those of you who would like to check your answers, here’s the complete list, courtesy of Our Own armerjaquino.

  1. Elisabeth Grummer
  2. Anne Schwanewilms
  3. Ileana Cotrubas
  4. Soile Isokoski
  5. Eleanor Steber
  6. Dorothea Röschmann
  7. Martina Arroyo
  8. Margaret Price
  9. Gundula Janowitz
  10. Evelyn Lear
  11. Teresa Stich-Randall
  12. Lucia Popp
  13. Ricarda Merbeth
  14. Barbara Hendricks
  15. Jane Eaglen
  16. Cheryl Studer

Of the whole group, the closest approximation was that of Feldmarschallin, who identified 15 of the 16 ladies, and thus earned a coveted Amazon.com Gift Card.

Thanks to all for playing, and La Cieca promises another vocal ID quiz very, very soon!

La Cieca

James Jorden (who wrote under the names "La Cieca" and "Our Own JJ") was the founder and editor of parterre box. During his 20 year career as an opera critic he wrote for the New York Times, Opera, Gay City News, Opera Now, Musical America and the New York Post. He also raised his voice in punditry on National Public Radio. From time to time he directed opera, including three unsuccessful productions of Don Giovanni. He also contributed a regular column on opera for the New York Observer. James died in October 2023.

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