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Another great movement. What I like most is the balance between instruments and textures.... The fact that not all the instruments are always playing, but that they are in dialogue. And also the modern counterpoint in which the independence of the layers is noticeable. I like that texture between 125 and 138 (it reminds me of the beginning of Sibelius' violin concerto).

Sorry to break it to you, but listening to this, I'm getting many clues that you were scammed, because this does not sound real. Even if they had used an electric piano, there's no way their tuplets are that precise at that speed, there's like no dynamic nuance, and the dynamics rarely even match properly, and the pedaling sounds unnatural. Sounds like they took a midi and messed around with tempo changes. The piece itself is well written. The themes are memorable, they develop nice, etc., so well done. The main issue I have is the enharmonic spelling in the score makes it troublesome to read sometimes, so I'd suggest reading into that.

Hi everyone! Long time for posting my last composition here. I am going to post the Lamentoso from my String Sextet 2nd movement here finally. Here is the pdf, mp3 and YouTube link of the piece: Lamentoso from String Sextet Movement 2.pdf Henry_Lamentoso.mp3 Here are the previous posts from the String Sextet: First movement: And here is the fugue after this Lamentoso: Here is the structure of the movement: 0:04, b.1-33. Introduction, setting the heavy tone of the movement by immediately using the low register of the violas and cellos. Focus on the first three notes of the opening theme of the first movement, but in minor version. 1:35, b.33-60. Agitato. Use some polyrhythms and tremolos here for my agitation. The melody comes from the minor version of the opening theme of the first movement. I like the yearning from second cello and first violin here! 3:23, b.61-93. Più mosso. Variation on the arpeggiating figure of the first movement first introduced in b.19. The sudden modulation to C minor is to echo the C major modulation in the first movement, b.226, and also augur the C minor modulation in the subsequent fugue section. With a solo transition to the next section. 4:58, b.94-122. Agitato. Again features tremolo here but with metre as rhythm. At first it’s a variation on the first three notes of the opening theme, but in b.108 the theme from the next section is announced early. Modulate to dominant C sharp minor, my favourite key! 6:01, b.123-139. Tranquillo. A cello recitative against the bass notes and the fleeing upper strings. The theme here comes from the Db major of the first movement in b.115, again the minor variation . I quite like the texture here, since the cello is really beautiful in its high register con sordini. Modulate to F sharp major to the next big section. 7:05, b.140-198. Marked “doubtful” at first since it’s the reappearance of the original opening theme of the first movement but harmonized by strange keys and then surrounded by dissonant chords (b.148). Enters into Misterioso passage, maybe trying to find ways to connect back to the world of the first movement. Bartok Pizz. is used as a signal for something enlightened. B.179 starts my favourite section of the whole Lamentoso or even the while 2nd movement I have written so far. It augurs the subject of the fugue which comes next, but for me it’s honest and very beautiful when getting back to F sharp minor. Definitely one of my best passages ever written. 10:43, b.199-end. Coda and transition to the fugue. A recalled memory from the heavenly first movement, but laughed off by the evil sul ponticello 2nd viola. Exhausted, the music gets into the second big section, the six part fugue which I composed earlier. I’m afraid the structure is a bit disorganised, but I like how direct it is emotionally and the contrast it brings with the first movement and the subsequent fugue. I definitely write with my honest emotion here, even though it’s quite sad. Hopefully I’ll finish the whole movement and while piece soon! Hope you enjoy my sadness here! Edit: I forget to mention the audio is made by Vince @Thatguy v2.0! Thx my bro! Henry

AUDIO : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bqxe3epHQIU1eZn5WMtwrQ3nvq3wkY2s/view?usp=drive_link Hey everyone, just wanted to show what my next project will be after I'm done with my symphony. Criticism welcome so long as it's constructive!

I already posted this here, but this time it's a real performance instead of Musescore playback. I linked the social medias of the performer on the description

but is it though? I think what happened was you thought about how to fit different material together, without intentionally trying to adhere to a strict formula. However, because you care so much about coherence and composing technique, your "disorganized" form flows really nicely, even with the cadences and random pauses. I've already mentioned to you how much I like this. In fact, knowing your planned structure, I'd say you really did justice with the form, since it's beginning moments are a nice break from the gorgeous first movement. One thing I've noticed about your music is you're very good at "Less is more". You make really wise orchestration desicions, and although there are plenty of moments with fire and vigor, you know when (and how!) to be hushed and subtle. I really do hope that anyone commenting on this piece listens to the other movements. I'm almost sad that I've heard these out of order, but I'm excited for you to be done with this project so I can listen to them in the order you intend! Well done as always Henry

I really like your Agitato, and the slow burn starting material before it. I wonder if some quarter note rhythms in one of the instruments that isn't playing at that point would add structure to help the musicians stay in time well in an actual performance without taking away from the character at that point, since there is so much going on? I thought the sneaking cello pizz. line at 7:00 worked well, and wished it had continued longer. 9:00 reminded me a bit of The Lark Ascending, with cello taking the place of violin. 🙂 Bar 199! So nice! A great contrast from what happens before. If it were mine, I might extend that sound a little longer. This is really great! Thoughtfully put together and expressing a lot of musical ideas, but without feeling too disjointed. Thank you for sharing!