Romanticist

Ok so here's the rest.

Adagietto dolce..Mvt I

This is was an excellent, excellent thing to listen to, I'm not even sure..it just seemed pure gold at some parts..just beautiful. There are a few things that I did think could be improved however, for one, there were parts where I thought that the music was too scalar, measures 14-16 and 44-46 were just a few examples. The first time you did this it was fine..but when it's done twice or 3 times, it begins to sound a bit uncreative. Also, (although you did it alot less here than in the finale) you seemed to repeat the same theme over and over again, while not as bad as the rondo, it did cause a bit of zoning out on my part here and there. Let's see...in measure 62, why not add a decresendo in the strings as a way to better introduce the flute you have in the next measure? The same goes for measure 109 where the horn is introduced again with the main melody along with the timpani. Although it would be more cosmetic than anything else, I think it'd be way cooler.

Now as for things that you did good, first off I'd like to congratulate you for making such a beautiful melody, there were some areas I really almost teared up..because of the way it was orchestrated and harmonized, Great job there! Also, starting at measure 109 I believe..you share the main theme with the whole orchestra..almost as if taking turns, now I'm a big fan of melody-sharing in the orchestra..so this part made me smile lol, awesome job there as well. Overall, I thought that this was a great introduction to your symphony, and I enoyed it the best out of the 2 movements that I have heard so far.

Tranquillo espresivo..Mvt 2.

I have absolutely nothing to say negative about this movement. I thought that it was an excellent transition from the first movement, and I especially liked that eerie feeling that you have throughout this short movement. I absolutely loved the rhythms that you had in the pizz. strings and harp, very interesting indeed. That surprising brass intro at measure 47 and the chord progression leading up to it in the tremelo strings was in my opinion the single greatest part of the symphony I have heard so far..absolutely stunning. I also enjoyed how you threw in a harp, it was the perfect timbre for the part that it was given and was great. (And it's by far my favorite plucked instrument). Finally the simple way you end the movement..with the quite strings and the harp, I thought was a fitting end for a movement such as this.

Waltz and trio Mvt. 3

Wow, I can be a person with absolutely no sense of beat or rhythm and know that this was a waltz. You've gotta love that 1-2-3...1-2-3..1-2-3...pattern in the strings, the cool thing you did though is that you didn't repeat the same thing there over and over again..you transitioned it from major to minor here and there which made me stay interested and prevented me from zoning out. This coupled with that beautiful theme first introduced by the flute and partially harmonized by the oboe only seemed fit for a nice..easy-going movement to precede the finale. I do have one question though, what about the brass lol? It just seemed odd not to hear a brass instrument throughout the movement. Personally I think that the mellow sound of the french horn could only complement the piece by playing a part here or even serve as a harmonizing body there. (Perhaps you did this purposely as to serve as a balancing factor for the brassy finale.) I have only one concern though about the piece, and it involves the way you end it. Don't you think that for such a light hearted calming movement, you ended it a bit too fierce? I actually expected more of a subtle ending with the strings dying off instead of this loud long held out note, ah well. Great Movement though, I loved the waltz second behind the tranquillo espressivo and third behind the Adagietto.

You sir, have great talent..considering that you composed this in 25 days and that this is your first major composition. This is definitely a gem, perhaps it needs a bit of polishinghere and there..but this is indeed one of the most beautiufl pieces I have heard on the forum..definitely in my top 10. I would also like to say that you don't have to do everything I reccomended in the above..just do what you feel best. Thanks again,

Zaire