November 15, 2025Nov 15 Seasons greetings one and all! Just wanted to share this little experiment I tried this week, where I deconstructed Mozart's Requiem, then used little fragments to try and fashion a new piece. Later I decided to quote part of Mozart's work at the end: so it ended up a bit like a theme and variations in reverse. Not sure I'm done with it yet; though it may be finished? Including part of the original work probably just serves to show how weak my choral writing and voice leading is compared to Mozart's! I've a feeling it's a complete failure; but was fun to try. Anyway let me know your thoughts, if you have time. Edited November 15, 2025Nov 15 by Alex Weidmann Minor tweaks to score and mp3
January 11Jan 11 Hi @Alex Weidmann! Well I like the timbre of the variation with the long held notes. Just one question, where does the quotation come from?😅 I have performed Mozart Requiem before (as the bass two voice, the lowest in the choir lol) but I don't recall which passage it's from haha. Only after b.97 I recognize it's from the opening Introit of the Requiem haha. It's fun to listen to, thx for sharing! Henry
January 11Jan 11 Author 12 hours ago, Henry Ng Tsz Kiu said: Just one question, where does the quotation come from? Hi Henry. The quotations are very subtle and fragmentary. E.g. These two quotes from the Domine Jesu. I was aiming for a deconstruction of the Requiem: so I only used a few fragments, rather than quoting long passages. Edited January 11Jan 11 by Alex Weidmann
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