Hi John,
i had to hear it again after i ve red paganini lovers reply to be shure that we heared the same piece
I completely disagree here. For me this is very very nice, the cords (not the arpeggio (or texture) i mean) are very nice, surprisingly and consistent. For me this is great. And if you compose such thing in 2 hours, i should give it up LOL !!
Only thing is the clarinette is a bit too background for piano for me. It just supports the piano. And i am missing a little bit a finish.
But specially the part between 1:00 and 1:15, beautifull and then the re_theme go in is very great. I would make from this piece a Sonata for Piano and Clarinette in wich this piece is a part.
Interesting, that opinions can vary so much. Very nice!
Esim