Oboe concerto

A revision:

Well, first things first, I like it i must say!

Your counterpoint is rather immature...but somehow...it does the trick!

I feel the oboe is not featured enough. Is that not the point of a concerto?

Also: At the beginning of the piece I thought (Oh, Jeez is he gonna get away from I-V?), but as it progressed the answer to my question was (yes! wait a minute). This chordal, and different suspense, whether you did it unknowingly or not makes it interesting.

Keep going!!

~Nico

P.S. Just curious...why do you find me arrogant?????

Thanks for the comments Nick. I have finally decided to install print music so I can shut the harpsichord up from overpowering the oboe. I'm not too familiar with counterpoint as of yet but I'm glad I have made some progress with it (as I had had very little before this time). Mostly I put alot of effort into making the chords but I'm sure some places are weak so I shall continue my editing of the piece. Thanks for the comments.

P.S. I don't find you arrogant, it just seems that way because you constantly critiqué pieces and almost demean the composer's ability.

nice! but it isnt finished, is it? there is some sections too much empty for a concert. like as between the bars 28 and 36 - too much waste space, the oboe could perform a fine solo here before returning to the tutti.

another annoying thing is the strict attachement of the soloist's singing to the general rhythm, i think that a soloist should free himself here and there from the bonds of the group, with counter-rhythms, ornamentations and contrasting phrasing ando so on, that creates intersting and dynamic contrasts which adds interest to the whole. and even when there is solo passages the main rhythmical/melodic motive returns again and again with minimal variations, and i feel that a bit boring and too much predictable. besides, this same motive extended to the whole orchestra somewhat breaks the flowing of the discourse, because there is a highly marked pause in it which draws great attention. in the other hand this same motive can allow for you to elaborate very appealing dialogues and counterpoints between the voices, making use of that very pause and marked rhythm to make echo effects through the whole ensemble.

well i don't mean to be mean to them...but some people just...aren't that amazing.............


ANYWAY. Good job.

That's all a matter of opinion. I'm sure you'd say I'm not amazing and that's just the truth but you shouldn't do it to others in such a harsh manner.

I believe your obeo should have a bit more freedom. This is a concerto so it should be different than what the other instruments are really doing. Also it feels like all your notes are moving in all up and then down together. I looked at the score and for the most part my feeling was right. I suggest you add more counter movement. anyway, ,lovely piece just try to enchance it abit.