A Night at the Opera
Author: Gilli_ann
Title: A Night at the Opera
Rating: G
Characters: Arthur, Merlin
Summary: The premiere of a new opera creates excitement
Word Count: 100
Prompt: Overture
The overture to the opera 'King Arthur' was a triumph in its own right. It heralded the entirety of the opera. A gentle, hopeful beginning; a glorious middle section developing ever sweeter and richer themes, and dark discordant notes as the end approached. A major crescendo announced the dramatic end.
The opera's premiere was a resounding success, but despite the audience and critics' adulation, its composer chose to remain anonymous.
Every admiring review was filled with speculation. Surely this masterpiece had been created by a genius, a veritable musical magician?
And of course it was. His name was Merlin.
Title: A Night at the Opera
Rating: G
Characters: Arthur, Merlin
Summary: The premiere of a new opera creates excitement
Word Count: 100
Prompt: Overture
The overture to the opera 'King Arthur' was a triumph in its own right. It heralded the entirety of the opera. A gentle, hopeful beginning; a glorious middle section developing ever sweeter and richer themes, and dark discordant notes as the end approached. A major crescendo announced the dramatic end.
The opera's premiere was a resounding success, but despite the audience and critics' adulation, its composer chose to remain anonymous.
Every admiring review was filled with speculation. Surely this masterpiece had been created by a genius, a veritable musical magician?
And of course it was. His name was Merlin.