listening guide 1
TRANSCRIPT
- 1. Think this isD minor? This Intro conveys the dark emotions associated with hell in Mozart'sDonGiovanni Theme 1: the choir repeats the pounding of the bass from the Intro, leadinginto a driving tension tothe G minor fermata Lord have mercy; Christ have mercy
- 2. Theme 2: a lesson in stacking,this section is based on theadding of voices and creating this feeling of increasing tension and angst Building of voices by letter
- 3. Theme 3: This section increases In rhythmic complexity and gives The impression of driving The song towards a dramaticending Coda: After an entire song of Anticipation and tension, the Coda slows everything down To a peaceful, if minor, end