Intermezzo

Hi all .... 

Here's composition that I began a few years back; however, I really never finished to my satisfaction.

So he's my latest version .... all comments/criticisms/suggestions as well pleasantries are welcome.
 

Mark

Hi Mark @MJFOBOE!

I think your individual style really shines in this piece.  In your other pieces, your style can be a bit dense and hard to digest.  It's a bit like Stravinsky in that it's a style one has to get used to.  But once one does, and in this piece especially, it really has its own unique logic and beauty!  The way you extend and repeat your motifs in this piece is a really unique kind of development.  The piece also seems like it's constantly building towards that final chord.  Although I did find it personally a bit lacking, like a whole fanfare finale/codetta could have maybe made it sound more conclusive.  Those are my thoughts.  Thanks for sharing!

Peter,

Thanks for the review.  My compositions can be a bit dense ... I have been actively working to address this ... Ironically, the ending of this work was edited/re-orchestrated to lessen the density and bring out the more prominent thematic material; however, it did leave the ending with less of a punch.  I have another version with more density and more satisfying ending.  So I will once again I will review the work to create a better build up punch at its conclusion ... balancing both aspects of the work.

Also, thanks for the kind words about my style!  I don't know if the way I compose/orchestrate influences my style.  For me the score sheet - is a way to build the architecture of the work - in a sense I am a very visual composer. 

Mark