Klarinet Archive - Posting 000829.txt from 1995/05

From: Helen Emerson <helen.emerson@-----.NZ>
Subj: keys - the final word!
Date: Tue, 30 May 1995 07:07:03 -0400

Considering the recent discussion on key characteristics, I thought the list
might appreciate this "blooper" from a 2nd year opera essay I have had the
pleausre of marking!!! (well - entertainment at least!)

The opera under discussion is Mozart's "The Magic Flute"

" Symbolism is shown by the figure 3 being frequently used. The principle key is
E flat major, which has three flats, three boys and three ladies"

The same student goes on to describe C major as a "basic" key; G major as "an
open hearted key" and A minor as "a blank, lonely key"

So there!

Helen

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