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- Submitted: Mar 21 2012 09:18 PM
- Last Updated: Mar 21 2012 09:18 PM
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- Genre: Early 20th Century
- Sub Genre: Neo-romanticism
- Form: Motet
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Ave Maris Stella Op.32
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repost but also a revised version:
Ave Maris Stella.
Opus 32
for Choir, Piano and Strings
I wrote this piece on 2010, and I posted it here, some said they liked it but it was like too boring, because the strings were really really static, so I modified the strings only, this remains as it is, slow, calm, but at least strings players will feel better reading this. This is the first time I actually release what I could call a 2nd version of a score.
Someone told me this hymn is a joyful one an music is too dark... I know what the text is about and I don't think is too dark, it ends in minor but that isn't being dark is it ?
Current recording with Miroslav Philarmonik Choir, Piano and GPO Strings.
Ave Maris Stella.
Opus 32
for Choir, Piano and Strings
I wrote this piece on 2010, and I posted it here, some said they liked it but it was like too boring, because the strings were really really static, so I modified the strings only, this remains as it is, slow, calm, but at least strings players will feel better reading this. This is the first time I actually release what I could call a 2nd version of a score.
Someone told me this hymn is a joyful one an music is too dark... I know what the text is about and I don't think is too dark, it ends in minor but that isn't being dark is it ?
Current recording with Miroslav Philarmonik Choir, Piano and GPO Strings.
Here is the previous version...
I just added a bit of motion to the strings because they were like too tired for the strings players arms, that was all, (I changed a few notes on choir but very few)
Yes I guess Meditation with a touch of sorrow is a good description... you know I'd really would like to listen to this one myself, most of the time I'm used to think I just write and "people" will listen to it in the future, but I'd like to be present in this one, perform it in a church with natural reverb, conduct it if possible if not just be sit back there listening........ someday perhaps.
Thank you for your comment.
I just added a bit of motion to the strings because they were like too tired for the strings players arms, that was all, (I changed a few notes on choir but very few)
Yes I guess Meditation with a touch of sorrow is a good description... you know I'd really would like to listen to this one myself, most of the time I'm used to think I just write and "people" will listen to it in the future, but I'd like to be present in this one, perform it in a church with natural reverb, conduct it if possible if not just be sit back there listening........ someday perhaps.
Thank you for your comment.
Here is the previous version... I just added a bit of motion to the strings because they were like too tired for the strings players arms, that was all, (I changed a few notes on choir but very few) Yes I guess Meditation with a touch of sorrow is a good description... you know I'd really would like to listen to this one myself, most of the time I'm used to think I just write and "people" will listen to it in the future, but I'd like to be present in this one, perform it in a church with natural reverb, conduct it if possible if not just be sit back there listening........ someday perhaps. Thank you for your comment.
Your piece reminds me of a movie with an ethereal setting where mortalism is merging with divinity. Great construct!
Thanks for your comment,
Because of its consistent slow tempo and enriched diatonic harmonies the music actually reminds me a bit of Gorecki's third symphony. I like later harmonic density towards c minor section and another simplification of it.
The beginning is dreadfully difficult for sopranos, since you use piano dynamics in such high register. And after a long male section you again begin with high A flat in sopranos. How about you start lower and make a rise? I do believe it would make it more interesting. But it's up to you, of course. But I just can't get rid of the idea you hate sopranos.
The beginning is dreadfully difficult for sopranos, since you use piano dynamics in such high register. And after a long male section you again begin with high A flat in sopranos. How about you start lower and make a rise? I do believe it would make it more interesting. But it's up to you, of course. But I just can't get rid of the idea you hate sopranos.
haha I don't hate sopranos, they are lovely... well I suppose its ok if they begin louder than p but I don't know how would I change it, idea begins like that, I'll think about it but I have done already and I don't think I have a substitute for those measures on sopranos.
Thanks for your review, I won't do that again anyway, is too risky I know it now.
Thanks for your review, I won't do that again anyway, is too risky I know it now.
haha. It may be risky, but it will be beautiful if done right. 
And, it's not impossible.
Whatever I said about the first version, this one is better somehow. It's almost... gothic. But, in a fabulous way. The dark timbre with all the powerful static harmonies just lift you into the clouds. Great work. I hope I hear a live recording. I'm sure it would be simply magical.
And, it's not impossible.Whatever I said about the first version, this one is better somehow. It's almost... gothic. But, in a fabulous way. The dark timbre with all the powerful static harmonies just lift you into the clouds. Great work. I hope I hear a live recording. I'm sure it would be simply magical.
Hey Thanks for commenting here, I'm glad you like this, gives me confidence to know you don't consider that initial Ab that incorrect.
I'd pay for a Mr. Dunn-Rakin review.
anyway I could suggest a previews F,Gb->Ab apoggiatura
I'd pay for a Mr. Dunn-Rakin review.
anyway I could suggest a previews F,Gb->Ab apoggiatura
Buen trabajo! Yo ví que hiciste una puesta en espanol entonces, creí que voy a hablarte en eso para practicar. Me gusta tu composición
Gracias, mi unica pieza coral, tal ves haga otra, ya veremos. 
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Since I didn't get to know the "first" version, I can't really tell if the piece did improve with the changes. But I'm pretty sure that the piece, while being very slow, ethereal and relaxing, has enough movement in it to keep me interested. The piano line is mostly devoted to create a bell-like effect, thus enhancing the "lithurgical" atmosphere intended for the composition. I wouldn't describe the piece as "dark", but it's certainly not an expression of joy either - I'd say it's more of a meditation with a touch of sorrow.