Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
The young knight Walther is in church and sees a beautiful young girl, Eva.  He wants to know whether she is married.  She tells him that she will be married to the person who wins the singing contest the next day.  Walther tries to learn the art of the Mastersingers from David, who works for Hans Sachs, the cobbler.  David himself is in love with Magdalene.  The apprentices start to prepare the stage for the contest.