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By PeterthePapercomPoser · Posted
I think it is definitely a Gavotte in manner and character! You start the Gavotte as expected with a two beat anacrusis and continue that pattern throughout the piece. I like your extended phrasing and development and your more discordant touches in a kind of neo-classical style. I usually compose these kind of dances for string orchestra and it's cool that you chose a wind quintet to give this Gavotte a more quirky and eccentric kind of character. I especially like the added stress/fermata at 2:10 and the subdued throw-away ending was humorous. Thanks for sharing! -
CPP - Common Practice Period: traditional harmonic practices. You've done well, taking it into a slightly more modern setting and adding a few "accented passing notes" and allowable dissonances here and there. Examples. The bassoon part in bars 3 & 4 moving from the G to the Bb. The Ab is an unaccented passing note so it's clash with the piano G is fine. The A natural in bar 4 effectively forms a modulation leading to the Bb chord, an imperfect cadence. It turns an F minor chord into F major. Bar 13, 3rd beat. The bassoon F is an appoggiatura (as they call it, an accented passing note (not of itself part of the harmony)) falling to the Eb to fit the piano harmony. The piano in the same beat touches a high C, a 6th in the chord. Another clever appoggiatura in bar 62, the bassoon A nat'l against the Bb piano chord, 'stealing' (as they say) from the Bb that follows. You seem to have an ear for this sort of effect. Adds much interest. What tipped me you've had at least a brush with CPP was your use of these effects and the way you handle modulation, if you don't mind me saying so. Edit: I do hope you get a chance to hear it performed and possibly recorded for your portfolio. A little Tascam would do but even the phone is better than nothing! -
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By Giacomo925 · Posted
You are so very nice, thanks so much! I have discovered that I enjoy composing during lockdown last spring, and I think I'm going to continue because it is extremely relaxing and rewarding. This forum has been GREAT for feedback, motivation and inspiration.
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