March 18, 20206 yr After falling in love with Bach and his suites (especially the Bourée), here's my first one. I need to write more
March 18, 20206 yr Fantastic! I love how you use the different registers of the cello (especially in the Gigue) to get different effects. I'm less sure about Bars 11-12 in the Courante. They seem a bit random, especially when both sides of them are legato. However, without them there might be no break from the flow... Great work!
March 18, 20206 yr Author 4 minutes ago, aMusicComposer said: Fantastic! I love how you use the different registers of the cello (especially in the Gigue) to get different effects. I'm less sure about Bars 11-12 in the Courante. They seem a bit random, especially when both sides of them are legato. However, without them there might be no break from the flow... Great work! Great observation. If I remember correctly, I did that to just develop the theme. This was some of the hardest development I've ever written. Harder than my balley
March 18, 20206 yr These are fabulous, and kudos for having them performed! They certainly deserved it. The only misgiving I have is that there were no fast movements. Unless the Gigue is supposed to be played faster and the performer just didn't...?
March 18, 20206 yr Author 3 minutes ago, Tónskáld said: These are fabulous, and kudos for having them performed! They certainly deserved it. The only misgiving I have is that there were no fast movements. Unless the Gigue is supposed to be played faster and the performer just didn't...? another great observation. You are absolutely correct. It should be faster but I'm not complaining.
March 18, 20206 yr You have so many ideas I've had, but it's like a prophecy telling me what they could turn into. Very well done.
March 18, 20206 yr I love the opening of the Minuet. You seem to provide enough interest -while at the same time respecting the roots of the traditional suite format. Very nice work. I second the comments above: I'd very much love to see more added to this. Did you base these off of the famous Bach Suite for Cello?
March 18, 20206 yr Author 1 hour ago, jawoodruff said: I love the opening of the Minuet. You seem to provide enough interest -while at the same time respecting the roots of the traditional suite format. Very nice work. I second the comments above: I'd very much love to see more added to this. Did you base these off of the famous Bach Suite for Cello? Absolutely, I'm using his movements as mu guide and following the rules of each dance. I'm about to write some suites during this time including another one for cello and several for harp
March 19, 20206 yr Very solid pieces, they can really keep the ear's attention. M. 30 of the Minuet sound aaaaawesome.
March 19, 20206 yr Author 43 minutes ago, Jean Szulc said: Very solid pieces, they can really keep the ear's attention. M. 30 of the Minuet sound aaaaawesome. thank you thank you
September 17, 20205 yr Very nice! I didn't know we were in the midst of another dance composer! Very glad to see that you've tried these dance forms out. Just a question: since you've stated that you composed this on the model of Bach's Solo Cello Suites, does that mean that you don't intend for these dances to actually sound dance-like? The Minuet actually sounds like it could be danced to, as does the Gigue. The Courante however sounds a bit languid for a Courante and should be in 3/4 time. That's really my only criticism. Maybe you could write a Sarabande, Bourree, or Gavotte also? It would be great to hear. Thanks for sharing!
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