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Hello everyone, It's been a few months since I posted an orchestral piece, and this is the first orchestral piece I've finished in those few months. I'm trying to refocus on writing larger scale pieces because I feel that my best music emerges when I'm working in larger forms for larger ensembles. In a strange way, I just find it easier. This piece is something I sketched out over a few days and decided, on a whim, to orchestrate. The result is something I'm actually pretty happy with and am very excited to share! I did my best to link the various passages using transformations of previously stated material, and I think I was at least partially successful. Please tell me your feedback so I can improve and grow! Intrumentation: 2 Flutes 2 Oboes English Horn 2 Clarinets 1 Bassoon 2 French Horns in F 2 Trumpets in Bb 2 Trombones 1 Tuba Cymbal Timpani Tam-Tam (gong) Harp Violins 1 Violins 2 Violas Cellos Double basses Edit: I've removed the attached score and mp3 and posted a youtube video instead.

Hello! I've tried to write this a little more freely than usual: you'll see the ripresa of the first theme is shortened and the codette at the end of the recapitulation are rhythmically similar but not matching those at the end of the exposition. I thought it worked better this way, looking forward to your comments. Also, I've tried to write this more quickly than my typical glacial pace, and I would be delighted to make substantial changes after your expert and welcome advice! It's really great to be part of this forum.quartetto 1 - Full Score.pdf quartetto 1.mp3