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Hello everybody! I just finished my Piano Concerto No.1 ''Octaves'' in f minor. The Concerto consists of only one movement: Allegro con brio. The music is, of course, written for piano and string orchestra. The goal for me to write this piano concerto was to learn more about how to write for piano and how to write in a more classical, early romantic style. Note that I added some more contemporary elements as well. The concerto is in free Sonata Form: Exposition - Exposition repetition with piano (classical) || Development (many more modern elements) || Recapitulation without the second theme. I ommited the second theme in the recapitulation, because I felt like this theme was already 'mentioned' too frequently. Furtheremore, ending with the first theme sounds fine to me. What do you think about the music? Particularly the development? *The lay-out of the score still has to be done. Piano_Concerto_No.1_''Octaves''.mp3 Maarten

I'm the type of composer who doesn't listen to a piece based on how it was created, but more so on the detail in emotion and how intense it makes the hairs on my skin crawl, and I must insist this brought shivers down my spine. Splendid work! I love how your left and right hand work simultaneously; sounds very unique. As you know I'm a major fan of string instruments so I'm taking huge inspiration from how you work your strings. Just wow man.

During the introduction, I thought it had a very nice melody; amazing percussion in this part. Introduction of the hero, great use of the strings and brass style instruments! Between 2:10 - 2:26 led into the 'approaching army' bit VERY nicely! Approaching Enemies, great way to bring up the tension a bit. I must say, I don't often come across a piece that blends different ideas together well in a good cohesive way, and in this you did a fantastic job. Although I must say the ending was abrupt. 9/10