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Hi Fredrik, Thanks for the reply!

When I put that celesta in (it probably didn't really need to be there!), I was thinking specifically of Tschaikovsky's Sugar plum fairy. I love most of Tschaikovsky's music; even if it sometimes get's labelled as being too light and fluffy, Sugar Plum fairy is essentially a good, honest piece of music! Although the celesta might sound a bit clichéd in a piece such as this, I really thought it added something.

I'm glad you thought the transition section at the end worked well; I was a little unsure about the chromatic bit in particular, mainly because I thought it might sound a little bit out of place in a classical sounding piece!

My main concern is that the main melody is played throughout by the 1st violins (except in one instance). I haven't properly studied string writing, but I'm fairly sure I should be 'sharing' the melody between instruments (e.g cello taking the lead in one part). I've got a year before I start at my next university (no.3 if I get accepted), so hopefully I can iron out some of my shortcomings over the year.

Thanks for listening!

Speaking of Schoenberg, what do you think of Verklarte Nacht? For me it's an incredibly moving, beautifully written piece of music, but as far as I'm aware it didn't go down well on its first performance!? Crazy...