1) 30-20-10 - Stanford University

However, Beckmesser recognizes a rival in Walther for the hand of Eva, so he tries to prevent Walther from becoming one. Sachs sees to it that he does join the guild while at the same time humiliating Beckmesser. For 10 points—name this elite group of singers in 16th-century Germany, the title group of Wagner’s only successful comic opera. ................
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