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I was able to listen up to J. (Will try to listen to the rest tomorrow. Just ran out of time this evening). An excellent work (so far). I didn't have trouble with the score although I just followed it through. Didn't look into it in detail. All in all, the variations seem pretty varied (at least, once we get to the Allegro at D). I can sense hints of Boris Blacher although it doesn't sound too Blacher-y. I'm familiar with some of his work, fascinated by Studie im Pianissimo. Haven't encountered the Paganini Variations though I recall it was recorded by the Louisville SO**. Like I said, great work so far. Clarity in orchestration, broad dynamics, good rendering. ** EDIT: I found this recording on youtube so I'll play it at bedtime! .

Hi @Giacomo925, Congrats on finishing the Quartet! I quite like the swinging quality of the third movement. For the structure I think maybe it gets too early to B minor without first establishing the tonic D major first, and you have sustained the key from b.9 to 32. Maybe you are trying the sonata from there? I think I may extend the first section to 16 bars first to establish the tonic key first. For the transition to the next movement is good, but beware of the trill in b.65, since I think you have forgotten to add a natural sign to the note F! I like the passion in the fourth movement, and the general flow is good. I think it has quite a number of parallel octaves and fifths that may reduce the richness of the chord. Sometimes there is no rest before the pizz. and maybe you can have at least some rest before it! I may just use Doppio Movimento in b.214, since using a tempo based on a minim in a 3/4 time would be strange. Or maybe change that to dotted minim =72 would be better. Beware of the redundant accidentals and arch signs too! Thx for sharing! Henry

Hi @Guardian25, The counterpoint and voice leading here look fluent for me, nice job on that. I check the tune and it starts with a D rather than a E. Do you change it with particular reason? Also maybe you can try Bach's way to quote the diminution of the tune to the florid alto clef part too! Henry