Op.6 Symphonic Suite from Freyja - Vanadis

Hey everyone! My name is Vlad, and in my free time, I dabble in composing what I like to call "pseudo-academic" music. I have absolutely no formal music education—just countless hours spent listening to classical works. I’d love to share my Symphonic Suite from Freyja - Vanadis, a piece heavily inspired by Sibelius and Wagner.

Hello @Vladisove!

Welcome to the forum!

I didn’t read your post at first, but I recognise the opening of the 1st piece as really Sibelius like with that particular Scandinavian colour, like use of harp and pizzicato and winds in high register. The thick brass in 1:50 has reminiscence of Wagner before returning to Sibelius Woodwind. Really love your woodwind usage here, particularly the English Horn.

The D minor 2nd piece is really ice-cold just like Sibelius’s work. That English Horn/Oboe entry is amazing for portraying the bitter and cold mood. I love the vocal too, even tho I don’t know the lyrics. 

The ponticello tremolo opening is captivating. I love these mood here, though I think for a 10 minute piece it can introduce more memorable Melodies to sustain the interest throughout the piece. However I love the ending very much especially it ends in my favourite C sharp minor and F sharp minor.

I love these pieces and they are amazing especially when you don’t receive formal music education. Maybe for me I would love to have more contrasting mood in this suite, since they are more or less in slower tempo and minor key, portraying the cold atmosphere as in Sibelius’s work.

Thanks for joining and sharing your work! Remember to hit the like button under my comment so that we know you like my comment haha!

Henry