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Who composed the opera Don Giovanni?

  1. Giacomo Puccini

  2. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

  3. Gioachino Rossini

  4. Ludwig van Beethoven

The correct answer is: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Don Giovanni is an opera composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Puccini (choice A) is known for composing operas such as La Bohème and Madame Butterfly, but not Don Giovanni. Rossini (choice C) is known for The Barber of Seville and The Thieving Magpie. Beethoven (choice D) is most known for his compositions for the piano, symphonies, and other instrumental works, but not operas. Mozart was known for his operas, including The Magic Flute, Così fan tutte, and the famous Don Giovanni.