E-flat minor
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The Fantasy begins with a nod to Mendelssohn: a shadowy low-brass introduction in E-flat minor, recalling the opening of the “Scottish” Symphony.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
In this concert I played, as a novelty, a Polonaise in E-flat minor which Rubinstein had but recently written in Dresden and dedicated to me.
From Piano Playing: With Piano Questions Answered by Josef Hofmann
The triad of E-flat minor is common property, but something told me Wagner had been browsing on Bach; on this particular prelude had, in fact, got a starting point for the Norn music.
From Old Fogy His Musical Opinions and Grotesques by James Huneker
The Scherzo in E-flat minor, from the point where the triangle begins, I employed for the effect of contrast.
From Franz Liszt by James Huneker
As the hilarious laughter and vocal rowdyism reached Daniel’s ear, he detected from out of the hubbub a gentle voice in E-flat minor, accompanied by the inexorable eighth-notes sung with impressive vigour.
From The Goose Man by Allen Wilson Porterfield
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