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Hey Pabio, This is a very wonderful work of counterpoint! The canon is definitely very flowing which results in a very soothing timbre all the way. The only concern would only be the instrumentation when the variety of the color of the wind instruments cannot be displayed when they stay in the more or less same register throughout the whole piece. But this is a minor issue to me comparing to the great counterpoint you write! Henry

Like Mike I like the complete shift of mood, meter and rhythm in the passages. Thx for sharing! Henry

Hi @Alex Weidmann! Well I like the timbre of the variation with the long held notes. Just one question, where does the quotation come from?😅 I have performed Mozart Requiem before (as the bass two voice, the lowest in the choir lol) but I don't recall which passage it's from haha. Only after b.97 I recognize it's from the opening Introit of the Requiem haha. It's fun to listen to, thx for sharing! Henry

Hi @dhslamas! The music sounds so energetic with the distinctive baião rithm (I have never heard of it before, fogive me 😅). The color of the piece is wonderful too as you give each player their own passages for taking the melodic lead. One small thing is that maybe from 1:28 onwards when the rhythm stops the whole music stops with 2 beats and having gaps in it which I would fill in to push forward the music even more (though it's my preference only). This is a very enjoyable playing as well. Thx for sharing! Henry

Hi @PaavolaPyry! I love this minimalistic piece. It sounds really reflective and full of emotion despite using only very few materials. Maybe I won't change the key signature in the middle section but that's my personal preference. Thx for sharing! Henry

I got my piece to play for today 😁

Thank you very much Pyry! Have a good evening!

Hia, thank you for the answer. And I completely understand and relate. It is a shame about the score. But yeah, passion is what keeps the ball rolling, I applaud you for that. In case I forgot to mention it, I still liked the piece! Keep on going, I might check some of your other posts in the near future. Good night! 😄

Hello there Pyry, I appreciate your comment and I like that you are giving your opinion in such a peaceful way, unfortunately the score for this composition as for some others is lost and as it is finished I didn't have a reason to make it again and it is not an easy thing to do actually, I had kind of the same opinion from one friend that I had who plays the piano and composes also, and I will agree with you at some point as I did with him and with myself, I hate my music more than anyone but I also like my music more than anyone and I'm listening to it like a drug addict and I always want more from me so I know exactly what are you talking about and thank you for mentioning it with honesty. Best wishes from Greece, Demertzis

Wow! I am very impressed! This reminds me of some pieces I've written myself but I am really excited by this! The techniques are well used, timbers and harmonies work. The score also looks well thought out (using a landscape style view also seems to be smart). How long did this take to make? I have two very close people in my life (one could even call them family) who have OCD, and even though I don't score particularly high on those tests I still feel that I have a basic understanding of the disorder. The sudden strikes and hits definitely seem to hit a mark. It feels like a fight. When I hear a major tonality or something "easier" to listen to I imagine the situation in which you do the thing your anxiety tells you to — But as is evident by the piece, the anxiety comes back. To my understanding that is one part of OCD but once again as I don't myself experience it I hope I am not making any mistakes in my analysis. If you are open to discussion about this piece I have many questions concerning the process and symbolic decisions you made! Thank you, Best wishes from Finland, Pyry.

Would be very interesting to see the score! I am not sure whether you are looking for critique or not so I'll keep mine short and open to interpretation: I feel that the piece has a lot of potential but doesn't develop, merge or play with ideas for as long as I as a listener would want. You have good ideas, now the work is to look at the thing as a whole and tie them together. But that's just my view. I really am a big fan of pieces that have long developments that still feel interesting. That being said, Rite of Spring is my favourite piece but... Best wishes from Finland, Pyry

I also noticed something: In your horn parts, you have one two horns, but it the scores implies 4?

Hello @Thatguy v2.0 After I thoroughly listen to the piece, here are my thoughts. Playability: The prelude is certainly playable for pianist at late intermediate through late advance skill level. Everything is well marked throughout the score. (There are no questions about the accidentals). Motive(theme): The theme is well devolved thorough out the piece. Harmony: The harmonic colors underlaying the minor theme create sense melachony. 🙂 Form: A, A1. A2 is well done. Tone(taste): This piece reminds me of Pictures of exhibition in some way. I love Mussorsky works. 🙂

It's a G minor 9 chord! Did I win?!?!?!

I like the C nat 😛 Lovely music Mikayla, thanks for sharing!

Based on ruminations ("the action or process of thinking deeply about something") on "contingent ephmeral art" and the absurdity of the mundane. Liner note (also on last page): Ruminations for String Quartet in G, Jan 2026..mp3 All thoughts welcome! Every little piece of attention feeds my ego-

Hello! Here's a funeral march type piece. Form and harmony are very static and simple, in Fm with an A | A1 | A2 form. Hope you enjoy, and as always, any comments are welcome 🙂

I've not listened to the piece yet, but just looking at the score, I think you could change the sizing. 4 or even 5 systems per page would be better and more standard.

@MJFOBOE Thanks for the thoughtful feedback. I do realize the ending lacked something, but I've racked my brain to come up with something good and couldn't get it to where I really liked it, so I just went with something instead of overthinking it. I am open to changing it if I come up with something better later! Do you mind saying why it feels like Bartok? I'm curious because I'm not familiar with his work.

@Henry Ng Tsz Kiu Thank you! I forgot to write asking if I had this in the correct key because I was unsure of it and confused with all the flats haha

Thanks Henry. Mendelssohn is a composer I've neglected until now; although he was apparently a greater child genius than Mozart! I accidentally wrote a few hand clashes in the harp (e.g. Bar 45 on Middle C). Hadn't thought of using xylophone, but will give it a try. I would like to add more for the violins and celli to do: so I think your suggestion is a great idea.

A charming "twinkle" of a piece which brought a smile to my face. May only comment is ... I felt the ending had a bit less flair within the context of the composition. I really like the different feels in the work from "jazzy" to "Bartok". Mark

A beautifully crafted work. I am curious to know what the motivation/intent is for this creative extensive Symphonic/Tone Poem? Mark

I am sooo sooo glad you liked the compositional devices I used! Thanks a lot Henry ☺️