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This is a Waltz I composed that goes for just under 5 minutes in length. It is based in D major and relies on scales, phrasing and chord progressions. I feel it is one of my favorite compositions I've written and I put a lot of effort into it. My 4th Waltz uses progressions like the maj4 to a maj5 then resolving to the tonal chord, the maj1 or a D major. It involves rapid scales and quick changes with a build up at the end resolving back to the main Waltz. This piece is performed on only string sections no brass or woodwind. This Waltz was composed over the period of an entire night and I really enjoyed composing the piece. If anyone has any questions regarding the theory/structure or simply just inquires please let me know as I would be more than happy to reply.

I am very fond of measures 23 to 31, is that the famous la folia progression?

Thanks for the feedback. I studied about the folia progression in a book some months ago. As of now I can't really recall if I know of other progressions. I agree with the dynamics part with you. But you have to understand that this is midi playback. Hence it's difficult to emphasize notes as I want them. Thanks for listening

I am not sure if this is true of your other piano pieces, but your dynamic balance between the melody and accompaniment is poor. It sounds as though you have them both at the same dynamic level when the melody should be brought out more in high relief over the accompaniment. Although there are many places where it's not clear which note is most important, like when you have chords in the right hand while the left hand plays crazy figurations, or when the right hand has figurations where it would be total overkill if all those notes were played really loud. I like your ending chord - it does sound tragic. And your use of the Mixolydian b6 mode sounds quite magical. The first time I heard this was on YT and I actually noticed that you used the La Folia schemata - how did you find out about it? Have you studied other schemata? Great job overall and thanks for sharing!