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Old Nov 7 2006, 8:37 AM
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Several likeable things about this: the live performance, the opening imitative phrases and the cohesion. A little is lost in the recording unfortunately - the cello needs a bit more presence if you use this set up again. I could just hear it (I think) in the final chord. The players made a brave go considering the tempo; this kind of music isn't easy for an ensemble unless they play together often.

I felt it was a little unvarying in texture but as it was set as a 3-part piece, fine! The expansion/development (whatever you want to call it) at 1:22 was engaging.

If I had other comments they'd be stylistic so irrelevant. And if it were performed often, the ensemble would get better nuances in the quieter dynamics.

If it was a class exercise, it come out well. Not out of keeping with your style, however!

Apologies I didn't comment sooner. Been a bit busy.
cheers,
M
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