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All right, here is the completed draft of the first "movement" of the violin concerto I've been working on. I'm confident there will still be plenty of changes made, especially as I consult with the violinist dedicatee, but I'm going to put this here for feedback for now. Two sections — andante con moto and moderato assai — played without pause between them. I've included both sections individually, as well as the combined file in case the stopping bothers you. I've also included the score, which is more or less cleaned up (haven't finalized the rehearsal markings yet btw). This is all quartal and polytonal harmonies. I'm not apologizing for it, just be warned that this sounds very little like Beethoven or Brahms or Bach (maybe more like Bartók). The sound file has been rendered by Noteperformer... so please try to interpret the score accordingly! (For example, the triple stops in the violin part will likely be played more like acciaccatura and not simultaneously as in the recording.) Feedback is always appreciated, even if it's as generic as "I didn't like it." (Although hopefully that won't be the case!) If you have any questions, I'm happy to try to answer them. Happy listening! Edit: I've removed the sound files and added a link to this "album" on SoundCloud, that way you can keep up with the latest fine tunings. I'll update the changes to the score whenever I have more of the next movement written. The latest iteration of the 2nd movement features an improved climactic moment in the first half (beginning around the 2:30 mark). It's still unders light construction, but the main ideas are there. Do let me know what you think. Furthermore, the piece has been given an actual name: Ferðalok (FEHR-thah-lawk), Icelandic for "Journey's End." The movement titles have likewise been reflavored to provide (hopefully) a bit more imagery. This is based on a poem by the same name. Thanks for all the feedback received thus far; it's been extremely useful!

It's a beautiful piece. Are you perchance a violinist? (I'm a not very good violist but have talked aplenty with a retired professional in a local orchestra and looking through that part can see nothing 'impossible', acknowledging how the triple stops would be played (assuming they're played 'upward'. tell me if I'm wrong). I'm happy enough to accept the work as it is with the minor exception of the closing bars (starting at around 174) the brass, while exhilarating came over too powerful. I'm not sure how you could tame it, assuming you'd want to. It's a grand end to what for much of the time is a translucent texture. I can't see a point in those bars where an earlier build up could start. Perhaps just a touch quieter might make it come as less of a surprise. There are moments elsewhere where balance and dynamics might be adjusted slightly as I'll bet you'll recognise yourself. I felt the violin should be a little more out-front and wonder if noteperformer hasn't let you down there. When solo it's fine but it's easily weakened in the mix. Perhaps you want it that way? As a movement it holds together well - an accomplishment indeed - so if you changed the musical structure and/or harmony that would be because you've changed your mind about its development. I briefly looked through the score but if I may say so, it's obvious that you know what you're doing so I didn't go into much detail. I'd love to hear your final rendering or, if it comes to it, the live performance. Cheers for now.