Mooravioli

Hello Peter thank you truly again for your comment, and helping me post this. I definitely gave the christmas medley idea a thought, but there wasn't enough time to make an orchestral draft based on those tunes. Otherwise, I think I would've missed the event completely. I decided to enter with this instead, since it is a small dedication I've been writing. Once I have the time, I may continue the draft I've been working on, which will include more complicated reharmonizations, perhaps in the style of ravel boi.

Hello Mike, thank you so much, and happy new year to you! I know the audio quality isn't the best, but I am elated you enjoyed the work, especially for the 7ths and 9ths that were added.

Hello Wieland, thank you truly for this and happy new year to you. 🥳 I did title the song "bittersweet" but doubted if it fit that title well. After hearing your advice, I think I will definitely keep the name, since it is tinged with a few sad harmonies. glad to hear that I came at the right time(and not just "procrastinating" you see) but I have to apologize about the abrupt splicing of the recordings; I was trying to prepare my materials before going on this family trip, where a real piano will not be available. Anyhow, I am glad I got my submission in on time.

happy new year 🥳

seems like i am the last to get my submission in; it's not too late right? since it's 7:14pm,the 31st on my clock. I unfortunately left my score at home(it was handwritten)

Hello Jonathon, A very passionate and stormy work, beautifully delivered with your well-executed playing. All those octaves, arpeggios and runs are quite impressive, I have to say. This sonata reminds me of the romantic era with it's programmatic nature; I can clearly hear the motifs inspired by your 5th sonata. My only gripe with the piece is that it seems to get a little bombastic from m. 201 -209, especially since you have a loud recapitulation. Perhaps, a contrasting section or build up maybe better, in order to lead to audience into the recap. Those are just my thoughts though. Great work on this, I can tell a lot of effort was put in, both in the composition and playing.

hello peter, I am interested in joining as well

Thank you truly, Vince. Self-Esteem +1000 My teacher also appreciates your comment very much.

Brotha Henry, Thank you truly for your kind comment. You have definitely helped me during it's compositional process, but in regards to the length of the piece, I have actually shortened it as opposed to adding on. Especially in the trio, I feel the material has become more concise and easy to digest. I've never even noticed the counterpoint in the G sharp minor section, does that mean I am now prepared to write a 6-part fugue in a krabby canon style? For the recapitulation, I needed something that will segue nicely into the original tempo, and that means slowly increasing speed using the offbeat figure. Thanks for commenting, as always.

hello mark, thank you truly for your comment, there were many influences that went into this work: shostakovich’s jazz suites, a few latin american rhythms, and my own personal anxieties during that period. I think the trio was directly inspired by my efforts, in trying to find a sense of peace through writing. I believe the added extensions are default chords I usually navigate to, to bring color to the harmonies. This is a more personal work, but hope it maintains some individuality. elated that you enjoyed my work.

Hello Everybody, I know it's been a while since I was last active here, but I wanted to share a new prelude I've composed. This is a rather short work I plan on sending off to a piano composition competition, since I think the recording will do it justice. Another thanks to my piano teacher who made the effort to record my work. Here is a description of the piece: “A Prelude written during a time of uncertainty, and it reflects the idea of anxiety + release. However, the trio section is especially beautiful. I recommend listening to it while eating vanilla ice cream; it will enhance your experience.” 🍨🍯🎹 Let me know your thoughts in terms of harmony, melody and form. Score Thank you truly

My Brotha, Henry A very talented 16yo you must have been, in writing this work. There were so many musical ideas I couldn't accomplish/think of at that age, since I still remember trying to write my sonata in the style of Mozart. Perhaps, this will be inspiration for me to revisit and revise a few of my old melodies. As for your work, the main melody is quite memorable, and I especially enjoyed the F major variation of it. My only main concern is the incomplete fugue; I think the subject you have has a lot of potential, do consider extending it into a fully fledged fugal variation, I'm sure it will sound superb! Another thing I've noticed in this work is that it showcases quite a few modern touches, including the quick switch between neopolitan and dominant harmonies + occasional pentatonicism.

Hey Vince, Thank you truly for your kind words. It was definitely a learning experience, both in terms of meeting new people and composing. I felt that the two weeks were intense but I guess it was worth the money I've paid, since the recording came out great. very glad you enjoyed my piece.

Hey Mark, Elated that you like my work. I haven't listened to any Milhaud, but thank you for sharing. I know he has a lot of jazz/popular influenced works, like this samba: The work you sent seems to derive a similar style, especially the second movement.

ah, I see your point now, brotha. Since I've tried to emulate a more "jazzy" style, there is probably a lot of improvised-sounding sections. At that time, I wasn't sure how to develop the theme since it doesn't really lend itself to motivic transformation, at least in the classical sense. I just had to, most of the time, repeat it with slight variations and different key schemes throughout the piece. You're actually right about the ostinato being the center of attention from bars 1 - 20; it makes its full appearance at b.21. Now that you've mentioned it, I can't stop unhearing the piano ostinato in the B section, perhaps there are balance issues there too. Thanks for clarifying your thoughts, peter. I am glad you found good things about my piece.