1) Emulate Rossini et al 2) Emulate rossini, and others 3) First efforts at compromise 4) Initiatives 5) Introductory offers 6) Musical introductions 7) Musical intros 8) Musical openers 9) Musical show opener 10) Negotiation preceders 11) Orchestral curtain-raisers 12) Romantic proposals 13) William tell and others 1) Intros 2) Preludes