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I only was referencing Ameriques. And specifically the introduction.

Also, I'm not sure where you are going with the "intentions" thing. Stravinsky was just as interested in new, other-wordly relationships as Varese. I highly doubt Stravinsky's only purpose was to shock people, nor am I buying that Varese wasn't interested in shocking people.

You made some great observations about Ameriques, but the introduction is what gives each piece, and each composer his or her identity. And to me, and many others, Varese took Stravinky's identity.

You left out the most significant similarities; particularly in the introduction. Stravinskian solo wind figures, layered ostinatos, similar treatment of the orchestra, harmonic similarities (not everything in this work is without a tonal center)... Of course they are different pieces of music--but the influences are heavy and obvious, especially in the introduction. There are very few that would argue this.

Overkill, IMO.... and its influence from Rite is painfully obvious.

Yes, a series of small songs within the same concert would be a great way to present this piece (perhaps even more so if each movement was lengthened).

Yes, it does maneuver through several small independent movements throughout the piece. Usually it is unified only by the returning opening sequence. Occasionally, there are more "hidden" phrases that re-occur. Where it is strong in freedom, like you say, it does lack a sense of complete unity. I think for this piece, I'm okay with that trade off. Thank you for the input.

What do you think of my piano piece Josepablofm?

Thanks Vince.

Hi there, this is my first post and my first piano piece. I am a new graduate student at UNLV, and spent a few months working on this. Atacama is located along the Pacific coastline of South America, and is often credited as being the driest place on earth. The piece was performed by Dr. Mio Aoike, though she only had about 1 month to prepare. Any technical help would be most appreciated. Thank you!!! Edit: Here is the link to the recording. 03 Track 3.mp3 - File Shared from Box.net - Free Online File Storage ._atacama 1x2 DP 5.sib atacama 1x2 DP 5.pdf