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I thought I could write some more movements based on those ancient melodies, and build a Symphony of the Hymns. So this is the second part... the third is in progress... I like to adapt the instrumentation to what I need, that's why I put two French horns, or two harps in this case, etc....

You have some nice ideas here! Two points of improvement would be: 1) You have many triads in 2nd inversion (measures 1, 2, 6, 7, 19...) that don't resolve according to any of the 3 conventional resolutions of common-practice harmony. 2) You have some very exposed tenths in the right hand that most hands won't be able to play as clearly as your playback, I'd probably make the playback play them broken for more realism and so that you are sure that you like the broken sound. Keep on composing!

That's a lovely menuet. Part A is pretty classical, but B is very colorfull and contrasting, and the more modern based harmony and modulations make the recapitulation on the last 4 measures even more satisfiying. The interplay piano-guitar also very right rythmically. I agree with Luis, nada que añadir o quitar (nothing to add there). Brilliant!

Thanks Jorge! I'm happy you like that. Whenever you want we can continue with some counterpoint exercises 😉 Un saludo!

Thank you all! I've taken your advice into account and updated the score slightly. I'm still not completely happy with the dynamics and the tempo but hopefully it will be more balanced when it is played live. I have to give the final version by Monday. Please feel free to offer any other feedback!