VIOLIN CONCERTO

I hope you all enjoy this new work. All comments/feedback welcome. Thank you

I don't know. Due to its repetitive and diatonic nature it sounds like a copy of Phillip Glass (first two movements) and Carl Jenkins (third movement) to me. And the violin part is relatively ineffective, it's just a slightly exposed solo of concert master above the orchestra. It lacks certain ammount of longlasting interest. This is the type of music I'd listen to at home as a background but I'd not be really looking forward to hear such one at live concerts.

On 2/11/2026 at 3:00 PM, Sojar Voglar said:

I don't know. Due to its repetitive and diatonic nature it sounds like a copy of Phillip Glass (first two movements) and Carl Jenkins (third movement) to me. And the violin part is relatively ineffective, it's just a slightly exposed solo of concert master above the orchestra. It lacks certain ammount of longlasting interest. This is the type of music I'd listen to at home as a background but I'd not be really looking forward to hear such one at live concerts.

 

Thank you very much 

Just listened to the whole thing and really, really loved it. Your handling of the violins is really tasteful. I loved the variety of styles, didn't find the repetition to be a drawback (it's good momentum; it's propulsive to me) and the last movement really struck me. I would love to play the timpani part on this (and that's not something I say very much!!!). Wonderful stuff. 

It an interesting work ... I didn't find the style repetitive ..... How would you describe your intent here? What are you attempting to accomplish/share with this work?

Mark

Great opening! I love the idea of starting on the harp and bassoon.

Also loved the moment when the music suddenly bursts into life at Bar 37. This has fantastic emotional impact!

Percussion is used sparingly and to great effect, and I found the melody line in the first movement quite moving.

The second movement has a strong rhythmic drive, and makes a good contrast, with little echoes of the first movement in the flute towards the end.

The third movement has a mysterious opening, and I really like the demisemiquaver gestures in the solo violin.

The fourth movement has some great climaxes, underscored by percussion.

When the solo violin melody comes in, it sounds quite Oriental due to the pentatonic structure.

This then gives way to something that reminds me of Mussorgsky's "Pictures At An Art Exhibition".

Definitely my kind of piece!

Hello! I just finished listening and it's a very nice piece to listen to. However, with some things, I feel there are comments needed to be said:

1. You say Violin Concerto, and I must be honest, this is not a Violin Concerto. If you focus on the literal definition, it means solo instrument with orchestra, which you have achieved, but not once did you convince me that the violin is the true feature. It's like an orchestral piece for a movie soundtrack with a nice violin solo to match... akin to Schindler's List by John Williams. Concerto-style implies that you are highlighting the solo instrument, whether it's through virtuosic writing, or a distinct melody with light accompaniment. Instead, you have the solo violin dancing around the accompaniment textures versus a distinct and clear melody. 
2. It would be more accurate to title this "[Title] for Solo Violin and Orchestra" versus a concerto.
3. It is very nice sounding. The textures, instrument pairs and gentle writing make this very nice and enjoying to listen to. You are effective in the execution.
4. The "Movements". You noted the start and end of each movement in a non-standard way. It reads as if they are attacca, or played back-to-back with no break. 

Overall, I did enjoy the listen. However, when you double-down on definition, I feel it misses points and does not truly match the caliber of the word "Concerto". Good work, and hope to see more!