... key all the way through until surprisingly the harmonic indecision of the second subject resurfaces and the key changes to G major through into C major and finally rests with the final notes being the dominant chord of F major which leaves the Overture with no real ending but rather leads it straight into the Introduction which is written in F major. The Introduction begins ... and is challenged to a duel. The music suddenly changes and moves into G minor with the orchestral strings playing high, fast tremolando on their instruments. Don Giovanni and the Commendatore have a quick clash ...

• Word Count: 2641
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: Undergraduate