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English Abstract Magic Flute is Mozart¡¦s last work of opera, and also the peak of Singspiel. This opera integrates the composing styles of German, French, and Italian operas and demonstrates the roundedness and refinement characteristic of Mozart¡¦s later works. The original libretto of Magic Flute, written by Schikaneder, has a lot to share with the ideology of Freemasonry. Therefore, besides the entertaining effects common in Singspiel , this opera is ethically instructive. Papageno is the comic character in Magic Flute and the soul of it, too. He functions to carry on the plot and takes on the task of amusing the audience. His performance, including the musical essence, the singing skills, and the action, holds the key to the success of the opera. This research is divided into seven sections: 1. Mozart¡¦s life and his creation of operas 2. The creation process of Magic Flute 3. Introduction to the roles in Magic Flute 4. The characteristics of the role of Papageno 5. Discussion about the singing of Papageno 6. Some suggestions about the action of Papageno 7. Conclusion

Treatise (D.M.A.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2003. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references. Available also from UMI Company.

Quintet in G minor / Franz Danzi -- Variations sur un theme corse / Henri Tomasi -- Quintet / John Steinmetz. / text

Foliage op. 8 for flute and piano / Daniel Carr -- Sonata in A minor "Arpeggione" for flute and piano / Franz Schubert -- Around, awry for flute doubling picc. and organ / Ethan F. Greene -- Fantasiestucke op. 73 for alto flute and piano / Robert Schumann -- Sonata in A minor for flute and piano / Cesar Franck. / text

Scherzo for flute -- Through the drifting autumn -- What did I miss? -- Sonatina for bassoon -- Last chance -- I am vocalist! / text

Cinquieme suitte / Pierre Danican Philidor -- Laconisme de l'aile / Kaija Saariaho -- Poem / Charles Griffes -- Sonate pour flute et piano, op.77 / Joseph Jongen. / text

Three pieces / Walter Piston -- Adjo / Kaija Saariaho --Flutings for Paula / Leon Kirchner -- Toward the sea / Toru Takemitsu -- Steeley pause / Jennifer Higdon. / text

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Thesis (D.M.A.)--Ohio State University, 1975. / Includes 4 tapes of music in box of different composers, performed by the author for partial fulfillment for the degree. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 77-81). Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center.