Here a piece I wrote this week. It has 6 parts for strings.
I did cello divisi, but not sure if that's the best option. I could split violin II, but I'm afraid the lows would be too prominent. Violas are the weakest of the strings instruments. If I divide violas, would be even weaker, so I decide to split Celli. Do you think that's the best option for a good balance?
I have been exploring here a harmony rich in suspensions and apoyaturas.
Thanks Hendrik! Yes, that's indeed a small form piece Monothematic without any modulations. I could try with something larger with similar harmony.
you are right, that's not may main style. I'm used to write more classic or barroc stuff, that's a bit more romantic I would say.
I really like this! There's a great energy to it. I think one thing that I didn't like is the constant stopping, it sort of diffuses the energy that you build up with the 16th notes.
Oops, sorry. Assumptions, assumptions, assumptions.
And yes, slow movements are the worst. Wish I could offer some advice to make it easier, but, alas, I have none. Best wishes, though!