For next Monday, please listen to or view Act 1 of The Magic Flute, and be prepared to discuss the big picture. How many scenes? How many arias? How does each advance the story? Are there any surprises in terms of form, harmony, melody, rhythm, orchestration? Let's try the following plan for focus:
Monday: Nos. 1-4
Wednesday: Nos. 5-7
Friday: No. 8, Finale
Also, please read chapter 9, "Transition," from Caplin's Classical Form; I've scanned it here. Then, using either your previously done period or sentence (or making a new one; I suggest adapting the transition from Mozart's K. 570, which we analyzed last Friday), continue your nascent sonata by composing a transition which ends on a half cadence in your new key. I would like you to turn in your opening theme and transition next Friday, October 12, at the beginning of class.
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