Jared Steven Destro Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Hello everyone. It's a rough few months for me in a lot of ways, so this is really the first piece I have put up in a while. I don't often talk in the forum, as I usually just post. Anyway, here is my first, proper symphony, my Op. 41, and it is about my stay at Dublin last spring. I loved my time there, and I plan on returning soon. It is in four, semi-programmatic movements, and the whole piece is about 40 minutes. I really wanted to share it with everyone, so let me know your thoughts and criticisms, which I always appreciate. Thanks! PDF Symphony in A minor, Op. 41, No. 1 - Dublin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassoongirl123 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 wow, this is amazing. I'm in class right now so I can't listen to the whole thing, but from what I've heard you obviously have a good sense of orchestration. the harmonies are also very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Steven Destro Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 On 5/16/2017 at 10:57 AM, bassoongirl123 said: wow, this is amazing. I'm in class right now so I can't listen to the whole thing, but from what I've heard you obviously have a good sense of orchestration. the harmonies are also very nice. Thanks! I know; it's sort of a lot, but I hope you get another chance to listen to it. I appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maestrowick Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Mr. Destro, Just looking at the score, you have a respect for clarity of typesetting. It is awesome to see someone take the time to make the score look great. KUDOS Additionally, you know how to write a great melody and see economy! I must be critical and say I don't see counterpoint or strong counter-melodies. For example, measure 13-23 is CRYING for counterpoint. At 108 when you go classical Beethoven on us (well done by the way), it seems like it just missing that EXTRA voice. Another critique is that your harmonic language seems contained. Not bad, but perhaps extending the chords to give this composition more depth may fix this. Musically Yours, Maestrowick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Steven Destro Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 22 hours ago, maestrowick said: Mr. Destro, Just looking at the score, you have a respect for clarity of typesetting. It is awesome to see someone take the time to make the score look great. KUDOS Additionally, you know how to write a great melody and see economy! I must be critical and say I don't see counterpoint or strong counter-melodies. For example, measure 13-23 is CRYING for counterpoint. At 108 when you go classical Beethoven on us (well done by the way), it seems like it just missing that EXTRA voice. Another critique is that your harmonic language seems contained. Not bad, but perhaps extending the chords to give this composition more depth may fix this. Musically Yours, Maestrowick Thanks so much for the kind words; I pride myself greatly on keeping things neat and clear! I can agree with your point on counter-point. I'm trying to think up the proper project to make that skill stronger. Also, your point on my harmony is appreciated; I'm experimenting every chance I can in terms of it. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bukowsky Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 I heard the whole thing, I loved it. Rachmaninoff a big influence. Romantic. Loved it. Thanks for sharing. Sounds like a real orchestra. Great quality of sounds and dynamics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Steven Destro Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 On 6/12/2018 at 3:13 AM, Bukowsky said: I heard the whole thing, I loved it. Rachmaninoff a big influence. Romantic. Loved it. Thanks for sharing. Sounds like a real orchestra. Great quality of sounds and dynamics. Thank you so much -- you have no idea how much your kind words mean to me! I spend a fair amount of time tinkering with GPO, trying to make it sound human. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Paul Wolff Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Beautiful orchestration and melodies. Reminds me of Tschaikowsky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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