Opus One
   
by Ryan Sylander

Opus One

A talented young musician named Richard sets off for the Wexford Conservatory of Music after high school, to study with one of the world’s great pianists.  Between lessons with his exacting teacher, and fun times with two fellow first year musicians named Emily and Sandra, Richard discovers that music, friendship and love can lead to passions he'd never imagined. Supported by a cast of characters pulled straight out of the music world, these three aspiring performers find that the life of a musician is that of extremes: formidably challenging, and exceptionally rewarding.

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More information on the music and other aspects of the story can be found in the reader's guide, below.

Cheers!
Ryan


Accompanying materials:
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NEW! - Opus One: A Reader's Guide - Contains links to music, a character list, text translations, and more


Codes: rom MF FF mult slow oral anal coll

Length: 286,000 words

Contributing Editor: pcb

NEW! - PDF file of the entire story available here!

Act I:
Chapter 1: Praeludium
Chapter 2: Offertory
Chapter 3: Scherzo
Chapter 4: Trio
Chapter 5: Sonata
Chapter 6: Intermezzo
Chapter 7: Theme and Variations
Chapter 8: Allegro

Act II:
Chapter 9: Gigue
Chapter 10: Courante
Chapter 11: Andante
Chapter 12: Sarabande
Chapter 13: Quartet
Chapter 14: Duets
Chapter 15: Mit inniger Empfindung
Chapter 16: Langsam
Chapter 17: Serenade

Chapter 18: INTERMISSION

Act III:
Chapter 19: Mazurka
Chapter 20: Passacaglia
Chapter 21: Canon
Chapter 22: Traurig
Chapter 23: Moderato
Chapter 24: Ballet
Chapter 25: Hymn
Chapter 26: Rhapsody
Chapter 27: Romanza

Act IV:
Chapter 28: Interlude
Chapter 29: Rondo
Chapter 30: Recitative and Aria
Chapter 31: Lacrimosa
Chapter 32: Schwer betont
Chapter 33: 104' 33"
Chapter 34: Nocturne
Chapter 35: Finale - Langsam. Ruhevoll. Empfunden.

Completed: September 5, 2008

 
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