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In the second half of today's show, we have Papageno the birdman (pictured here from a production of The Magic Flute), singing about how he's a bird catcher, and would like to catch himself a bird-wife. Papageno is one of Mozart's most endearing and enduring operatic characters. Follow this link for a charming video of Papageno in duet with his beloved Papagena. The show starts with a stirring overture by Franz von Suppe and includes a trio for baryton (like a bass fiddle on steroids!), cello, and viola. Then, a gorgeous aria from Verdi's Rigoletto. If this isn't enough, Dr.